$8-18avg. price
Perennial
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
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