Phlox paniculata
perennial phlox
Flower Colors
Description
An upright perennial to 1.2m high with stems carrying broadly lance-shaped, slightly toothed leaves. Pink, purple or white flat-faced flowers, often strongly scented, are grouped in domed clusters and borne atop the leafy stems from mid- to late summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds