Phlox paniculata 'Miss Elie' typically starts flowering in late June or early July.
garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Miss Elie'
Also Known As - border phlox,common phlox,common phloxGarden Phlox (Phlox Paniculata ‘Miss Elie’) is a charming, old-fashioned favorite that will bring beauty and color to your garden. This upright perennial grows up to 1-3 feet tall and blooms from midsummer through late autumn with fragrant white to dark pink flowers. Its evergreen foliage is dark green, and with proper care, it can form a bushy, mound-shaped plant. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, but can tolerate some drought and partial shade. Plant Garden Phlox in a traditional border, in rock gardens, or use it to fill in mixed containers and window boxes. Its beautiful flowers will attract more bees and butterflies, adding to your garden's tranquility and magic.
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:
green Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For garden phlox, water when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. In general, water deeply 1-2 times a week during the growing season (spring to fall) and only once a week during the winter. If the weather is especially hot and dry, water more often. However, avoid over-watering to prevent illness or root rot, which can occur in overly saturated soils.
sunlight
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Miss Elie') should receive full sun, at least 6 hours per day, in order to perform its best. In regions where temperatures are quite hot in the summer, it is helpful to provide some afternoon shade as well. Partial shade (3 to 4 hours of sun per day) may be sufficient in these areas, during the hottest months. Overall, garden phlox should be provided with plenty of sunlight, as this improves bloom production and helps keep the plant healthy.
pruning
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Miss Elie') requires pruning twice a year for optimal growth and bloom. In the spring when the new growth begins to emerge, cut back 1-third of the previous year's growth with sharp pruning shears. Doing so will stimulate new flowering from the remaining stems. In midsummer, deadhead any spent flowers and cut off any stems that are excessively long or leggy. While pruning, also remove any diseased, damaged, or dead parts of the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phlox paniculata 'Miss Elie' is in July and August.
