Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' (woodland phlox)

'Blue Moon' is a cultivar of woodland phlox that is a great choice for an area that has part shade to part sun. Loose clusters of fragrant, deep violet-blue flowers grow to about 6" tall. Will spread to form colonies and naturalize. An early bloomer good for early pollinators and butterflies. Evergreen. Removing spent flowers can encourage more flowering. 

Woodland phlox is native to forests and fields in eastern North America. Butterflies, moths, skippers, and long-tongued bees have tongues that are long enough to reach the nectar in the flower. Short-tongued bees and flower flies may gather or feed on pollen. Woodland phlox depends on cross-pollination to produce seed, and butterflies are its most effective pollinators. Roots are consumed by rabbits and voles. 

Photo by Kathy Thornton