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Position

Sun exposure:
Partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist

Woodland phlox, Phlox divaricata ‘Clouds of Perfume’, can be tricky to grow but is worth the effort. Carpets of lilac-blue flowers appear in June and July, over fresh green, hairy leaves.

It’s ideal for growing in large clumps at the edge of a border or beneath deciduous trees.

Grow Phlox divaricata ‘Clouds of Perfume’ in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil, ideally which doesn’t become dry in summer as this can lead to powdery mildew. A woodland border in partial shade is ideal. Take summer cuttings as an insurance against loss.

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Phlox ‘Clouds Of Perfume’ and wildlife

Phlox ‘Clouds Of Perfume’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Phlox ‘Clouds Of Perfume’ poisonous?

Phlox ‘Clouds Of Perfume’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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