Garden Phlox.

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Care level

Moderate

Plant type

Herbaceous perennial

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Indoor light

bright-indirect

Water

Every 3 to 7 days

Mature size

120 cm tall by 90 cm wide

Growth rate

medium

Hardiness

USDA 4 to 8

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Cuidados

Provide consistent moisture and good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew on the foliage. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers later in the season. Watch for signs of fungal issues during humid weather and thin out stems if the plant becomes too crowded.

Watering

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Feeding

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Pruning

Cut back stems to the ground in late autumn after the foliage dies.

Repotting

Divide clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor.

Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining soil

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly acidic

Temperature

-34 to 30°C

Humidity

40 to 60%

Drought tolerance

moderate

Lifespan

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years.

Fragrance

strong

Deer and rabbits

low

Seguridad

People

This plant is generally considered non toxic to humans.

Pets

This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Children

The stems and leaves are not poisonous, but they are not meant to be eaten by small children.

Contact allergens

Some people may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage.

Airborne allergens

The pollen is not typically a major trigger for hay fever.

Edibility

While the flowers are technically edible, they are often treated with pesticides in nurseries, so please do not eat them unless you know they are grown organically.

Cómo identificarla

• Tall upright stems
• Opposite lance shaped leaves
• Large terminal flower panicles
• Fragrant tubular blooms
• Five petaled flowers

Height

0.6 to 1.2m

Spread

0.45 to 0.9m

Leaves

green, deciduous

Flowers

pink, purple, white, red, 2 to 4cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on the leaves often caused by poor air circulation or humidity.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagation

division, cuttings, seed

When to plant

spring, autumn

Overwintering

Cut the stems back to the ground after the first hard frost to prevent disease overwintering. Apply a light layer of mulch if you live in a very cold climate.

In containers

It can grow in large pots, but ensure the container is at least 12 inches wide to accommodate the root system.

Plant your phlox with shorter perennials in front to hide the lower stems which can sometimes look a bit bare.

Buenas compañeras

• Purple Coneflower — They share similar light and moisture needs while providing a nice color contrast.
• Daylily — Daylilies provide a different texture that complements the tall stems of the phlox.

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Especies parecidas

• Creeping Phlox — It is a much lower growing, mat forming relative used as a groundcover.

Ciencia

Family

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Phlox

Order

Ericales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Native range

Eastern and central North America.

Conservation

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It naturally grows in moist, fertile woods and meadows where it can spread through underground rhizomes.

Value to wildlife

nectar source

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds

Uses

cottage garden borders, cut flower arrangements, pollinator gardens

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Why does my phlox get white spots?

That is likely powdery mildew, which thrives when the leaves stay wet or air flow is limited.

Should I deadhead my phlox?

Yes, deadheading can encourage a second flush of blooms later in the season.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Phlox is Greek for flame, referring to the intense colors of the flowers. Paniculata refers to the panicle shaped flower clusters.

Bueno saberlo

• The name Phlox comes from the Greek word for flame.
• These plants were once used in traditional herbal medicine.
• Garden phlox is native to the eastern United States.