🌸 Phlox (Garden)
Phlox paniculata
ornamentals
herbaceous perennial
Polemoniaceae
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
moderate
🗺️ Zones
4-8
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
rich, moist
🚿 Drainage
moist, well-drained
📏 Spacing
18-24 in
📐 Height
2-4ft
⏱️ Maturity
2 years
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (10)
Good companion.
🤝 Both
Both attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Similar moisture needs.
Good companion.
Good companion.
🤝 Liatris
Good companion.
🤝 Mid-summer
Mid-summer to fall pollinator garden. Native plant pair.
Good companion.
🤝 Shade
Shade alternative , phlox for sun, hosta for shade. Structure contrast.
🤝 Vertical
Vertical accent among phlox. Same native origin.
⚠️ Keep Apart (2)
⚠️ Overcrowded beds
Incompatible.
⚠️ Phlox needs air circulation to prevent mildew.
Incompatible.
📝 Growing Notes
Powdery mildew prone , space for airflow, water at base. Deadhead for rebloom. Divide every 3-4 years.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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