General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: Seeds need alternating periods of warm and cold stratification to germinate
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Best propagated by cuttings or division.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Carolina Phlox
  • Summer Phlox
  • Thickleaf Phlox

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Location: My back yard, Arlington, Texas.
Date: Summer 2000
This plant is very showy and the blooms last a long time.
Location: My yard in Arlington, Texas.
Date: Summer 2000
A group of blooms on my wildflower area.
Location: My back yard, Arlington, Texas.
Date: Summer 2000
I love this Phlox in the planters by my patio, wonderful scent.
Uploaded by canadanna
Location: My back yard, Arlington, Texas.
Date: Summer 2000
A bed of Phlox in the back yard with my cat Angel.

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