Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a seasonal plant with pink blooms in summer. They prefer moist to mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 4 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes. Companion plants include Shenandoah' Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah') and Rough Blazing Star (Liatris aspera).
Maintenance
Powdery mildew and root rot are sometimes problematic. Cutting stems back in early June will promote a bushier habit. Tall flower stalks may need to be staked.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Medium Spacing
2 to 3 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Butterflies,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
July,
August,
September Bloom Color
Magenta,
Pink Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Individuals, Groups up to 5 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Paradise’, Phlox paniculata ‘Sweet Laura’