Phlox paniculata FLAME Purple Improved PPAF

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Phlox paniculata FLAME Purple Improved PPAF

FLAME™ Series

Phlox FLAME Purple Improved Tall Garden Phlox

Common Name: Tall Garden Phlox

Large clusters of rich purple flowers with a small darker eye make this plant a real eye-catcher! They are produced in midsummer atop relatively short, bushy clumps of medium green foliage. This cultivar has demonstrated good mildew resistance in trials.

Perfectly suited for containers, courtyard gardens, and the middle of the border, the Phlox FLAME™ Series is a group of naturally dwarf, compact cultivars. All members of this series offer good disease resistance, a bushy habit, and large, fragrant flowers in midsummer. A number of colors in the series are available.

Height:

15.0-18.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.

Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with fertilizing every other month and consistant moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.

Awards

Plantarium Bronze Medal -- 2006

Characteristics