Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata

Garden Phlox is a cottage garden essential — tall stems topped with large, fragrant flower clusters in every shade of pink, purple, and white from midsummer through early fall. It's one of the few tall perennials that flowers in the heat of summer. 'David' (white, mildew-resistant) and 'Laura' (purple with white eye) are top performers. Butterflies love it.

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Water Needs

Moderate

Maintenance

Moderate

Mature Size

2-4 ft H × 2-3 ft W

Growth Rate

Moderate

Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom Color

Pink, Purple, White, Red, Lavender, Bi-color

Care Guide

Plant in full sun with good air circulation (prevents mildew). Moist, well-drained soil. Thin stems in spring to 4-5 per clump for better airflow. Deadhead for extended bloom. Choose mildew-resistant cultivars. Divide every 3-4 years. Fertilize in spring.

Landscape Uses

BordersCottage gardensCut flowersButterfly gardensFragrance gardens

Best Growing Regions

northeastmidwestmountainsoutheast

Great Companion Plants

Coneflower

Bee BalmMonarda didyma

DaylilyHemerocallis spp.

Ornamental Grasses

Black-eyed SusanRudbeckia hirta

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