About
An upright, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, dark green foliage. Clusters of single, scented, pale creamy-green flowers appear on upright stems from July through to August.
About the genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring or root cuttings in early autumn or winter or Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to phlox eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, grey moulds, leafy gall and leaf spot