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Phlox 'Chattahoochee'

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James Burghardt

Family

Polemoniaceae

Botanical Name

Phlox 'Chattahoochee'

Plant Common Name

Chattahoochee Phlox, Hybrid Phlox

General Description

Notable for its tolerance of shade and heavy flowering habit, ‘Chattahoochee’ displays an abundance of dainty, lavender flowers on low, spreading plants from mid-spring to early summer. It is believed to be a naturally-occurring cross between the species Phlox divaricata subsp. laphamii and Phlox pilosa, both native to the eastern United States.

The purple-tinted stems of this perennial hold opposite pairs of short, slender, lance-shaped leaves which may also bear hints of purple as they emerge. Many loose clusters of fragrant, five-petaled, pale lavender flowers appear in mid-spring, continuing well into the summer. The blossoms feature tiny, violet-red centers, and are highly attractive to butterflies.

Grow this phlox in part sun to part shade and fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. It is somewhat tolerant of the dry shade conditions found under large trees. After blooming, the faded flower stems may be cut back to maintain a tidy appearance. Use ‘Chattahoochee’ in the woodland garden, shaded mixed border, or as a groundcover beneath larger deciduous shrubs. It is a lovely companion to spring bulbs, wildflowers and ferns.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    8 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    4 - 8

  • Sunset Zone

    A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Partial Sun, Partial Shade

  • Height

    6"-10" / 15.2cm - 25.4cm

  • Width

    8"-12" / 20.3cm - 30.5cm

  • Bloom Time

    Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, Southeastern United States

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Lavender, Violet

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green, Purple

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Fine

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Semi-Evergreen

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Groundcover, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes