Phonetic: FLOKS pan-ik-yoo-LAY-tah
Tall garden phlox is a low maintenance plant that adds a burst of color and interest to the summer garden and is valued especially for its large, long-lasting blooms The flowers bear a mild fragrance and come in a wide range of colors appearing in panicles at the tops of 3 to 4 foot stems. These perennials also attract hummingbirds and butterflies. As an additional bonus, their sturdy stems render them a great choice for cut flowers.
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Native Northeast Region: USDA Database
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple
- Bloom Time: July, August, September
- Soil Type: Medium
- Mature Plant Size: 2-4'H, 2-3'W
- Plant Spacing: 2'
- Host Plant:
- Attracts: Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
- Advantages: Fragrant, tolerates clay soil
- Landscape Uses: Butterfly garden, mass planting, perennial border, rain garden
- Companion Plants: Anise Hyssop, Black Eyed Susan, Blanket Flower, Marsh Blazing Star, Orange Coneflower, Wild Bergamot
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