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fall phlox

fall phlox

Phlox paniculata

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 8b

Fall phlox is a tall, summer-to-fall-blooming perennial producing large, fragrant flower clusters in shades of pink, purple, white, and red. It's a reliable garden favorite that attracts butterflies and pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

mid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, division