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At-A-Glance:
- Hardy Zones: 3-8
- Spacing: 18-24"
- Height: 24-40"
- Blooms: Early to mid- summer
- Ships As: Package of 3 bareroot plants
Full Sun
Good for cutting
Deer resistant
Fragrant
Tall Phlox Mixture
Phlox paniculata
About:
Phlox are in the Polemoniaceae, or Phlox, family and are native to the eastern U.S. They bloom over a long period in the summer and attract beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds. Ours is a mixture of white, magenta and pink blooming plants that will put out masses of fragrant flowers.
Planting:
Plant the crown, the place where the shoots and the roots meet, level with the soil surface and 18-24” apart in an area that gets full sun. Phlox can tolerate clay soils, but do best in fertile, well-drained soils. Water well after planting.
Maintenance:
Mulch around the plants to retain soil moisture. Deadhead (remove) spent flowers to prolong the bloom season and prevent the plants from self sowing. Phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew in areas with high humidity. To prevent this, avoid overhead watering. Water at the base of the plant and avoid soaking the foliage unnecessarily. Thin out plants periodically to promote good air circulation and avoid dense masses of stems. If mildew becomes a problem, spray with a sulfur-based fungicide, following the label instructions.
Over-wintering:
Phlox are quite hardy and should over-winter successfully. Mulch to protect the roots from winter’s freezing and thawing cycles.
