| | | Family | Polemoniaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Phlox paniculata 'Shortwood' (garden phlox) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to early autumn. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower. | | Special Characteristics | This herbaceous perennial attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. | | |