Selected here at North Creek, Manita is an outstanding addition to the woodland phlox group. Its individual flowers are 50% larger than May Breeze and it is vigorous and floriferous as well. Manita also has a delicate indigo eye and on cool spring mornings the violet spreads further into the petals giving the drifts of white a smoky purple look. An easy pot crop for spring, plant this native in the fall for best results with bloom timing. It overwinters in pots well.
Height
10-12 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Bloom Color
White
Growing and Maintenance Tips
P. divaricata needs bright shade with organic, moist, well-drained, rich soils. These slowly spreading stemmed flowers can be found in rich woods and along stream banks. Give good air circulation to reduce growth of powdery mildew. Benefits from occasional fertilization. Makes an excellent addition to the perennial, naturalized area or rock garden.
