About
Phantom' is a dwarf cultivar to 1m with whorls of mid-green leaves on dark stems and large, terminal clusters of small, light pink flowers from mid-summer to autumn.
About the genus
A small genus of five flowering herbaceous perennial species native to North America. Erect, stout stems carry lance-shaped leaves and terminal large, fluffy clusters of many small, pink, sometimes white flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningCut back at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free