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Phlox
Phlox are one of those bounteous summer flowers any large sunny flowerbed or border shouldn't be without. There are several different kinds of phlox. Garden and meadow phlox produce large panicles of fragrant flowers in a wide assortment of colors. They also add height, heft, and charm to a border. Low-growing wild Sweet William, moss pinks, and creeping phlox are effective as ground covers, at the front of the border, and as rock and wild garden plants, especially in light shade. These native gems have been hybridized extensively especially to toughen the foliage against mildew problems; many recent selections are mildew-resistant. Phlox need amply moist soil for best overall health.
- Light:
- Sun,Part Sun
- Zones:
- 4-8
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Plant Height:
- 8-48 inches tall, depending on variety
- Plant Width:
- 6-36 inches wide, depending on variety
- Flower Color:
- Red, yellow, or orange flowers, depending on variety
- Bloom Time:
- Blooms spring and summer, depending on variety
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Cut Flowers,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow
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The sparkling white heads of perennial candytuft show off well against the vibrant pinks, reds, and lavenders of mountain pinks in sun.
Baby's breathIn summer, baby's breath has clouds of delicate white single of double blooms that present an airy picture against strong colored garden phlox in full sun.
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I had tall phlox that, year after year, frequently wilted while other plants around them were fine; they never bloomed. I dug those out and replaced them with the fabulous perennial 'David' Phlox - a wonderful, vigorous plant with large flowers and sweet scent, blooming in early August. David has never wilted, even in drought conditions.
8/16/2011 04:22:15 PM Report AbuseI have tried to grow creeping phlox twice. Both times they froze out over winter. We are in zone 6. Any tricks to keeping them alive?
4/3/2011 06:57:17 AM Report AbuseI also have never seen yellow phlox. Mine are pink and white (not on the same bloom). Unfortunately, mine are not resistant to mildew. My creeping phlox are lavender and pink. I sheared them back after blooming this year for the first time, and it worked well; they became fuller and more lush. I will do it more aggressively in the future.
11/7/2010 11:21:45 PM Report Abuselittle bugs destroyed my phlox nothing would kill them they were plants at least 10yrs old they bothered noyhing else
8/14/2010 03:59:56 PM Report AbuseBe careful when using seeds. I put a whole packet in my garden,well it took over the garden. Use only a few seeds. Perhaps buy a establised plant.
8/11/2010 11:22:54 AM Report AbuseAdd your comment
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