Parksville Beach is a low-growing and vigorous selection from Plant Delights that spreads freely. Its stature is short, with foliage reaching only 2-4", but it makes up for it with a horizontal of two feet or more. In late spring it is covered with bright purple pink flowers, then reaching a height of 6-8". An easy to grow native plant for the shade garden, this woodland phlox is a fantastic groundcover and combines well with other spring blooming natives such as Iris cristata, Aquilegia 'Corbett' and Tiarella cordifolia.
Height
4-8 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Interesting Notes
"I stumbled on this amazing clump of pink-flowered Phlox divaricata near Parksville Beach (1500' elevation) in Polk Co., Tennessee. Now, you are probably asking how can there be a beach in the mountains of Tennessee...well, it's sorta' a redneck thing. We brought cuttings home, where they have performed superbly." Plant Delights
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. Cut back after first bloom to promote second round of growth. Makes an excellent addition to the perennial, naturalized area or rock garden.
