{"product_id":"phlox-divaricata-may-breeze","title":"Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox divaricata 'May Breeze'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a woodland phlox selection prized for its pale icy blue to near white flowers and early spring bloom. This native cultivar brings a soft, luminous quality to shaded gardens and naturalized settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 - 15 in x 12 - 18 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early to mid spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, moist, well drained woodland soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture in dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from the species Phlox divaricata, which naturally occurs in woodlands and shaded areas of eastern and central U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to early season butterflies such as Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Spring Azure, which rely on native nectar sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by native sweat bees and small bumblebees that can access its narrow flower tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports syrphid flies and parasitic wasps that aid in early spring garden pest control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to create a spreading ground layer without excessive overlap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland edges, shaded borders, native plantings, and underplanting of deciduous trees and shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares a similar woodland niche and offers delicate spring blooms and attractive foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum biflorum (Solomon's Seal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds graceful arching form and thrives in similar moist, shaded conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsarum canadense (Wild Ginger)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a dense foliage mat and earthy contrast beneath taller spring bloomers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerns (e.g., Athyrium or Dryopteris species)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bring fine textured green backdrops that highlight the soft blooms of woodland phlox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers rich, dark foliage and adds visual weight to spring shade combinations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948377366689,"sku":"PHLOX DIVARICATA MAY BREEZE","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/maybr.jpg?v=1611422098","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/phlox-divaricata-may-breeze","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}