Description

Phlox paniculatas are upright perennials with stiff stems and dark green leaves. Fragrant tubular florets are densely packed for maximum attraction to butterflies. ‘Jeana’ stands out as having excellent resistance to powdery mildew and fragrant tubular lavender-pink florets. She was rated as one of the best performing selections of Phlox paniculata in the Mt. Cuba phlox trials. She was also identified as a star pollinator plant in the Phlox Sun Trials at Mt. Cuba Center. Phlox grow best in rich, moist soil in full sun. Phlox requires good air circulation and consistent moisture, but avoid overhead watering. Deadhead to encourage rebloom. To minimize possible powdery mildew infection from overwintering, cut plants to the ground in late fall and remove plant debris. Height: 2-4 ft. Spread: 1.5-3 ft. Family: Polemoniaceae Bloom time: July to September Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium Groundcover According to Rutgers University, Phlox are “occasionally severely damaged” by deer. photo credit: KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS