Garden Phlox is a native upright perennial with stiff stems that are covered with dark green toothed foliage. Dense clusters of fragrant pink-purple to white flowers bloom from summer into fall attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies, skippers, Sphinx and Hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds. Type: Perennial Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height: 2' - 4' Spread: 2’ - 3’ Spacing: 2’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple/White Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly, but do not water from overhead or overcrowd plants to avoid powdery mildew. Cut to ground and clean garden area in winter helps prevent mildew infection in next growing season. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Deadheading prolongs bloom. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Cheddar Pinks, Solidago, Clematis
