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Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata

Phlox 'Hardy Red'

Quick Profile

Exposure

Full Sun

Mature Height

3 - 4 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zones

4 - 8

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained

Foliage Color

Green

Bloom Color

Bi-color
Blue
Lavender
Peach
Pink
Purple
Red
White

Bloom Season

July - September

Size

Medium

Features

Large clusters of flowers on upright plants.

Culture

Moist rich soil high in organic matter in a full sun location. Heavy feeder.

Cultivars

'David' 3-4 feet tall, white flowers, mildew resistant

'Eva Cullum' 2-3 feet tall, pink flowers, mildew resistant

'Laura' 2-3 feet tall, purple flowers, mildew resistant

'Nicky' 2-3 feet tall, purple flowers, mildew resistant

'Red Feelings' 18-24 inches tall, red flowers, very long lasting

'Shorty White' 15 inches tall, white flowers, mildew resistant

'Star Fire' 2-3 feet tall, red flowers, long bloom period

Notes

Provide good air circulation around plants. Phlox are heavy feeders. Need frequent division to keep vigorous. May require staking. Phlox stolonifera (woodland phlox) a good choice in the shade as it is shade tolerant. Phlox subulata(creeping phlox) good choice as an early spring blooming groundcover. Needs well-drained soil in order to survive long term.