Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata is a sturdy, upright perennial reaching 2–4 feet tall. In July through September (with deadheading), it bears flowers in shades of white, coral, pink, red, lavender, and violet depending on cultivar. Many are fragrant, especially at night. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Self‑seeding may revert to lavender‑rose flowers.

Key Features

• Wide range of flower colors; fragrant at night.
• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
• Native; self‑sows.

Growing Conditions

Fertile, moist soil; full sun to part shade.

Care & Propagation

Divide in autumn or spring. Problems: powdery mildew, stem canker, rust, Southern blight, stem nematodes, leaf spots, leaf miners, caterpillars.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders.

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