Border Phlox, Garden Phlox, Fall Phlox, Perennial Phlox
Prized for its long-lasting floral show, Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox) is an upright herbaceous perennial with large, pyramidal clusters, 4-8 in. wide (10-20 cm), densely packed with pink, rosy-lavender, or occasionally white flowers in early to late summer. Blooming for about 6 weeks, the fragrant flowers are rich in nectar and visited by hummingbirds and butterflies. They are borne on stout stems clad with narrow, lance-shaped, deep green leaves. Garden Phlox species has given rise to many cultivars. Highly popular, this is a garden classic that is considered by many as the backbone of summer borders. The species itself is however rarely seen in gardens. This is pitiful as it is the most mildew resistant of all. Plant in drifts for great impact and make sure you have enough for the vase!
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| 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, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Garden Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| 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, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Garden Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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