Rural field. Very mildew resistant foliage is strong and lush. Best as a woodland groundcover as it mingles its way through the shade border. Continuous summer color is provided from this garden backbone. Blue Moon Phlox was selected for its clusters of large full flowers and vigor. I potted up the bits that came off when I divided the plant and they are taking off as well! Both phlox species are not particularly fussy, although they prefer well drained, humus-rich soil. Phlox Blue Paradise - Common name:Garden Phlox - Flowers open purple blue with a small white center and deepen with age. Characteristics. Soil Moisture. Provide shade during the hottest portion of the day in hot summer climates and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Phlox divaricata ‘Blue Elf’ is a compact selection of woodland phlox. Dress the Yard in Year-Round Colour It's So Easy to Set the Scene! Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' wild blue phlox cultivar. Different varieties serve different needs in the garden. Light Requirements. December 13, 2020 Uncategorized Uncategorized The best selection of Woodland Phlox, in our opinion, is this lovely cultivar introduced by Bill Cullina, of Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. This variety produces a showy display of blue, star-shaped flowers. BLUE MOON PHLOX Mounding Perennial Bloom season: Spring Part Sun 3-6 hours of morning sun Zone 4 Average Mature Size : 12"h 18" W Spacing 18" Fertilization: Spring and Summer. Be ready. Abundant deep sky blue flowers on 12″ stems perfume the May garden, and when planted en masse create ethereal drifts. Height. Once established, ‘Blue Moon’ will naturalize. Because it is less than half the size of other selections, ‘Blue Elf’ would likely be perfect for use in spring-flowering containers. Continuous summer color is provided from this garden backbone. it was one plant but last year I split it into 2 and they are rapidly filling their new pots! It’s ideal growing place is in the Northeast, Midwest and Southeast. 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