Re: Phlox stolonifera
Hello Al,
We are talking phlox that grows in the woods... Woodland Phlox, but I
believe two different species here. We were discussing P. stolonifera. The
P. "Clouds of Perfume" is a selection of the species P. divaricata. They
have entirely different growth habits. Could this be the reason for
wondering about the performance in your garden?
P. stolonifera creeps about rooting as it goes. P. divaricata is a
clumper that spreads by seeds.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Al R. Krismer <akrismer@ix.netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Phlox stolonifera
> The variety is a purple flowering phlox. Last spring it put forth a few
> blooms. There is a natural mulch of pine needles.
>
> I grow woodland phox in full sun and it thrives, though it took a few
> years to get going. I grow the variety "Clouds of Perfume" (I think
> that is the correct name) in a more shaded area and it has spread quite
> a bit. I was wondering if the soil PH had anything to do with the slow
> growth of P. stolonifera.
>
> Al Krismer
> Cincinnati Ohio
>
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