Description

Phlox are showy and long-blooming. Phlox paniculatas are upright perennials with stiff stems and dark green leaves. Fragrant tubular florets are densely packed for maximum attraction to butterflies. ‘Lilac Flame’ is a dwarf cultivar with large clusters of fragrant flowers. Flowers have magenta-mauve petals with a tiny white eye. The compact bushy habit makes this a good choice for containers as well as in the garden. They 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 along with any plant debris. Height: 1-1.5 ft. Spread: 0.75-1 ft. Family: Polemoniaceae Bloom time: July to September Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium According to Rutgers University, Phlox are “occasionally severely damaged” by deer photo credit: Perennial Resource