Carolina Phlox, Summer Phlox, Thickleaf Phlox, Giant Phlox
Native to the southeastern US, Phlox carolina (Carolina Phlox) is an erect, herbaceous perennial boasting broadly cylindrical clusters of lavender to pink or white flowers over a long season. Blooming profusely from late spring to mid-summer, then intermittently until frost, the fragrant flowers are rich in nectar and visited by bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. They are borne on slender, red-streaked stems clad with bright-green, oval, and leathery leaves. The blossoms make excellent fresh-cut flowers. Resistant to powdery mildew, Carolina Phlox self-sows without being aggressive. Plant in drifts for great impact and make sure you have enough for the vase!
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Phlox carolina (Carolina Phlox) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox carolina (Carolina Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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