Although most of us think of Phlox as a sun-loving plant there are in fact several species that thrive in the shade. One of these is Phlox divaricata, a woodland native that bears clusters of fragrant lavender-blue flowers on slender 12”-18” stems for several weeks in spring. It is a lovely addition to the spring woodland garden with its only downfall being its tremendous appeal to rabbits & deer (in order to enjoy the flowers you may need to utilize repellents in areas populated by these four legged neighbors).

  It is hardy to zone 4.