Phlox paniculata
Tall Phlox
Common names: Flame Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Flame Flower
Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Description
The tall phlox bears large fragrant flower spikes in pink, white and violet from July to September and fills the late summer garden with its typical honey sweet phlox scent. Butterflies and moths love it. As a classic field garden perennial it forms impressive clumps over the years.
Care instructions
Plant the phlox in loamy evenly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot and always water from below at the root because wet foliage promotes powdery mildew. Thin dense clumps in spring so that only five to six strong shoots remain to keep it airy and healthy. Prune spent flowers and it will bloom longer.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
humus-rich, loamy, well-drained, moist, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Heavy feeder
Months
Mar, Apr, Jun
Propagation
Methods
- Division
- Cuttings
- From seed
Companion planting
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