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fall phlox

fall phlox

Phlox paniculata

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 8b

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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
Family
Polemoniaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
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M
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with