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How to Grow and Care for Wild sweetwilliam

Wild sweetwilliam, also known as Northern meadow phlox, Phlox maculata hybrids

Wild sweetwilliam is a perennial plant that thrives in temperate climates, requiring moderate maintenance. Key care points include ensuring well-drained soil and providing sufficient sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. Special care should be given to avoiding waterlogged conditions and deadheading spent blooms to promote further flowering and prevent self-seeding.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wild sweetwilliam

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Late fall
Hardiness Zones	4-8

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Varieties of Wild sweetwilliam

Wild sweetwilliam 'Omega'

Wild sweetwilliam 'Omega' is known for its fragrant blooms and resistance to mildew. This phloxe cultivar was named as a part of a three-part series of cultivars: the 'Alpha', 'Omega', and 'Delta'. The wild sweetwilliam 'Omega' has upright stems that make its long lasting flowers optimal for cutting.

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Wild sweetwilliam is distinguished by its spotted stems, which bear distinctive purple markings. During the height of summer, this species exhibits clusters of vibrant flowers that may exhibit shades of pink, purple, or white. Those showy blooms are a defining feature and are large in size, adding visual interest. Wild sweetwilliam typically reaches a height of 2-4 feet (60-120 cm), contributing to its presence in the landscape. The plant thrives in moist environments, hinting at its affinity for well-hydrated soils.