{"product_id":"br-phlox-diviricata","title":"Bare Root Wild Blue Phlox; Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardy, spring-flowering perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bears open clusters of lavender blue to pale violet and white flowers, semi-evergreen foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading, low-growing to 14-inches high and 20-inches wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers partial shade and humus rich, moist but well-drained garden loam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 3 through 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis North American species was introduced to British and European gardens as Phlox canadensis in 1746. Bernard McMahon listed it as the “early flowering phlox” in the 1806 edition of his book, The American Gardener’s Calendar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn The American Flower Garden Directory, 1839, nurseryman, florist, and author Robert Buist considered the American genus Phlox to be one of the most handsome in cultivation. Buist included the Wild Sweet William among the species he considered the finest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are attractive to butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 0, 52);\"\u003eThis plant will ship bare root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBare root planting tips:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e~ Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monticello Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67981252558891,"sku":"800574","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6494\/4683\/files\/wild-blue-phlox-2.jpg?v=1794405690","url":"https:\/\/monticelloshop.org\/products\/br-phlox-diviricata","provider":"Monticello Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}