General Culture:
Best grown in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Needs good air circulation to help combat potential mildew problems. Avoid overhead watering. Intolerant of drought. Faded flower clusters should be removed to prolong bloom period and to prevent unwanted self-seeding (plants of this cultivar do not come true from seed).
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This meadow phlox cultivar is an upright, clump-forming perennial which features large, conical-shaped, terminal clusters of 5-lobed, bicolored pink/white flowers with long corolla tubes atop stiff, spotted stems. A compact plant that typically grows to 2' tall (lower than the species) and seldom needs staking. Thick, lance-shaped to linear, glossy, dark green leaves (2-4" long). Also sometimes commonly called wild sweet William. A good cut flower which is very fragrant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
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Phlox is a medium maintenance plant to grow. Powdery mildew and root rot can be problems. However, this species has better mildew resistance than some other species of phlox, such as garden phlox (P. paniculata), and is a good alternative to garden phlox in areas where powdery mildew thrives. Spider mites can also be a problem, particularly in hot, dry conditions.
Uses:
A staple of the perennial border which mixes well with other flowers and provides excellent color and a long summer bloom.
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