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Summer Phlox

Phlox paniculata

Also known as: Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox

Fragrant pyramidal flower clusters carry the late-summer border. Prone to powdery mildew — site with morning sun and good airflow.

Family

Polemoniaceae

Type

wildflower

Lifespan

perennial

Height

2–4 ft

Spacing

2–3 ft apart

Light

sun

Soil moisture

moist

Soil pH

acidic, alkaline, neutral

Bloom

June, July, August

Bloom colors

pink, purple

Wildlife value

pollinators, butterflies, hummingbirds

Landscape uses

border

Native states

AL, AR, DC, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV