Horticulture/Phlox paniculata
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| Summer Phlox | |
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| Binomial: | Phlox paniculata |
| Family: | Polemoniaceae |
| Type: | herbaceous perennial |
Phlox paniculata is an herbaceous perennial widely grown for its showy panicles of large, sweet-scented flowers borne from early summer through autumn.
[edit] Description
The plants are clump-forming and erect, with terminal panicles of trumpet-shaped flowers. Flower colors vary from white through pink, red, purple, and nearly blue.
[edit] Growing Conditions
Performs best in full sun with humus-rich, well-drained soils.
[edit] Varieties
Numerous varieties are available in the trade. Modern cultivars have been selected for resistance to powdery mildews.
[edit] Uses
Grown for the showy flowers, which are also attractive to both hummingbirds and butterflies. Flowers hold up well in the vase as well.
[edit] Maintenance
Deadheading encourages rebloom.
[edit] Propagation
Self-sows readily. Cultivars are generally reproduced by cuttings or tissue culture.
[edit] Harvest
[edit] Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew is a serious issue for this species. See ..Phlox/ for a list of pests and diseases affecting the genus.
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