Summer Phlox FLAME™ Blue 1 Gallon

Phlox paniculata
This large perennial family produces colorful and sweet smelling clusters of five petal flowers decorating varying habits. Summer Phlox, a.k.a. Garden Phlox, is the tallest and most sun tolerant of all Phlox species, producing huge, 10-12" clusters (panicles) of flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, blue, white, and striped for summer. It is often planted in front to mid, sunny to shady borders with other pollinator attractants and ground covers. 'Blue FLAME™' is an outstanding dwarf selection that forms a very short, bushy mound and which offers large flower clusters with fragrant, blue-and-white petals that open from dark blue buds beginning in mid-summer to attract butterflies. This plant has good resistance to powdery mildew. Removing faded flowers will encourage fresh buds and blooms. Plant in well-drained, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Mulch 1-2" to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in fall when necessary.

• Full Sun to Part Shade
• 12-18" h x 12-14" w
• Attracts Butterflies
• Deer Resistant