About
This upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to a height of 60cm, with lance-shaped, pointed intense green leaves and clusters of starry, pale purple-pink scented flowers at the tops of the stems from late spring to midsummer.
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 typeSand, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Prairie planting, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in late spring or by seed in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free