Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' (25) plants
a/k/a garden phlox, summer phlox, perennial phlox, or autumn phlox
Zone 4 to 8.
Full sun.
Plants reach 40 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide,
upright, clump-forming.
Lavender blue blossoms with a white center and a tiny red eye are produced from mid thru late summer. Standing over 3 feet tall, this is a good selection for the back of the border.
Phlox paniculata grow well in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Rich, moist, organic soil and mulch are beneficial as it is intolerant of drought. Phlox paniculata is unequaled for showy blooms over a long period throughout the summer. Though they are some of the most popular perennials available, they do require some maintenance to sustain their health and vigor.
Deadheading faded flower panicles may prolong blooms into early fall. Their fragrance attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. A garden mainstay, excellent for perennial borders, mass planting, corners and for cut flowers. Phlox is a member of the Polemoniaceae family and is native from New York to Georgia, and west to Arkansas and Illinois. |
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