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Phlox divaricata ‘Plum Perfect’

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Summary

Phlox divaricata ‘Plum Perfect’ performed very poorly in our trial. The plants were weak when we planted them and failed to grow and bloom during the first year of the trial. Plant size also failed to increase during the second and third years of the trial. ‘Plum Perfect’ did bloom during the second and third years; however, the flowers were floppy and few in number.


Details

  • Rating
    1.2 
  • Common Name
    Plum Perfect woodland phlox  
  • Bloom Period
    April—May  
  • Size
    6” x 16”