Phlox divaricata
This beautiful cluster of flowers is wild Blue Phlox! It is related to your garden phlox, creeping phlox, perennial phlox. It grows up to 1 and a half feet tall and blooms from April to June. These were all found April 24 (yesterday.)
This phlox is common in rocky or moist woods on slopes, in ravines, and in valley bottoms. They are found throughout the Ozarks. These were found along the Jacks Fork River, part of Ozarks National Scenic Riverways.
Bonus butterfly!
The leaves remain throughout winter. Tea made from the leaves was used by pioneers and Native Americans to treat eczema and to purify the blood. Tea made from the root was used to treat venereal disease! Yikes!
Thanks for stopping by! I'll be posting more native Ozarks wildflowers soon! Stay tuned!
Native Ozark Wildflowers - Blue/Purple Flowers - Bluebells
