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Phlox paniculata

Family Polemoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.3 - 1 m (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Phlox paniculata (garden phlox) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid summer to mid-fall. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Phlox paniculata .
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.