Phlox paniculata
Pronunciation: Floks pan-ick-yoo-lay-tuh
Family: Acanthaceae
Common Name: Garden phlox, summer phlox, tall phlox
Plant Type:
- perennial
Height to: 3 ft. To 4 ft.
Width to: 18"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -20 to -30ºF ZONE 4
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
- early autumn
Bloom Description: Phlox flowers have five lobes. The flowers are fragrant and their color varies with many named cultivars.
Soil Type: Garden phlox does well in fertile, moist soil. Loamy or sandy soils with a ph of neutral to slightly alkaline.
Toxic:
- No
Plant Perks:
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Pests and Diseases: Powdery mildew, slugs, snails, spider mites, root rot
Propagation: Propagate by taking root cuttings or dividing the offshoots.
Notes for Identification: Garden phlox is a very popular perennial for borders and beds. Good ventilation helps prevent foliage diseases. Periodic pruning until mid-summer will produce more stems and a later blooming plant.
Submitted by: Kay lemieux
Located in: Seed Photos