Sherwood Purple Woodland Phlox
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description: A Native Creeping Phlox That Thrives Beyond the Sunny Rock Garden Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox brings vivid spring color to partially shaded areas where traditional moss phlox may not perform well. This native selection forms a low, spreading mat of leafy stems beneath upright clusters of fragrant purple-blue flowers. The plant belongs to Phlox stolonifera, a creeping species native to Appalachian woodlands and streamside habitats. It is naturally adapted to growing beneath open tree canopies, along woodland edges, and in soil that remains moderately moist without becoming waterlogged. Sherwood Purple is sometimes sold as woodland phlox because it performs so well in woodland-style gardens. Botanically, however, it is a creeping phlox rather than the taller Phlox divaricata commonly known as woodland phlox. That distinction matters when choosing a plant for the landscape. Sherwood Purple creates a denser, lower groundcover and spreads through aboveground runners, making it an excellent choice for filling open soil beneath shrubs, lining shaded paths or softening the transition between a lawn and wooded area. Purple-Blue Flowers Rise Above a Dense Green Carpet During spring, upright flowering stems rise above the low foliage and carry loose clusters of rich purple-blue blossoms. Each flower has five rounded petals that extend from a narrow, tubular base, producing the familiar star-like form associated with phlox. The flowers are noticeably fragrant, adding another layer of interest when Sherwood Purple is planted near a woodland path, shaded sitting area, or garden entrance. Planting several together creates a stronger fragrance and a more visible sweep of purple color. Sherwood Purple typically flowers in April and May, depending on the climate and season. Its bloom time overlaps beautifully with spring bulbs, native sedges, foamflowers, Virginia bluebells, and early-blooming woodland shrubs. After flowering, the green foliage continues covering the soil. The low…
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