Species garden phlox
Lavender flower with purple center, green buds and stems.

garden phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

Also Known As - border phlox,common phlox,common phlox
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Jeana') is a beautiful and popular flowering perennial. Blooming for weeks during the summer, its tall clusters of small fragrant purple or pink flowers are sure to give your garden a stunning display. It’s a hardy plant, and quite drought tolerant, with an upright habit and large, attractive foliage. They make a good border plant, providing sun to part shade and well-draining soil. The vibrant blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making this plant a great choice for any wildlife garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Pink-purple to white Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

brown Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Jeana') prefers moist soil, so it needs to be watered adequately. During the growing season, water the plant every 7-10 days until the soil gets moist, but not soggy. During hot or dry weather, water more frequently. Once the blooms start to appear, reduce watering to every 7-10 days or so and then only if the soil feels dry. When the blooms have passed and the foliage begins to yellow, water occasionally to keep the plant healthy and prepare for its dormant phase.

sunlight

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Jeana') needs a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to grow and flower at its best. During the summer months, it prefers full sun, while in the spring and fall, it tolerates more shade. As garden phlox is native to North America, it is not fussy about the type of light it receives and will flourish in direct or indirect light. In the heat of summer, however, it will appreciate some afternoon shade to prevent wilting.

pruning

Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Jeana') should be cut down to about 6 to 8 inches during late winter or early spring before new growth appears. This will encourage bushy, healthy new growth in the current year. As the plant grows, it will need a light pruning in the summer after flowering to keep it from getting leggy. If possible, leave some of the old flower heads to provide winter interest.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' is in July and August.

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