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Summer Phlox FLAME™ Pink 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, 4-6" 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. FLAME™ is an outstanding dwarf series that forms a very short, bushy mound and which offers large fragrant flower clusters that open 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. Mulch 1-2" to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in fall when necessary.