Phlox, a plant that is simply beautiful
This low-growing perennial can grow in a variety of conditions, making it a great plant to add to your Spring garden. This low-maintenance plant gives off a beautiful fragrance that attracts butterflies!
Basics
5-9
This plant will thrive in a location that gets a lot of sunshine and a little bit of shade each day.
Moderate
Spring
Well draining soil
Pink
How to plant & care for Phlox
Phlox do not like to have dry soil. Keeping the soil moist will keep the blooms stay perky! If you see any bit of wilting, it is time to give your phlox a drink!
Your Phlox will show off the most beautiful blooms when planted in an area that gets sun all day with a little afternoon shade.
Pruning phlox isn't necessary but can help them grow in fuller. If you want a fuller phlox, cut back to half the size in the beginning of Summer.
Take a few cuttings from your existing Phlox plant and place the bottom part of the stem into soil that is mixed heavily with compost. Roots should establish rather quickly for these beauties!
Fertilize with a balanced 10-10-10- blend when planting and then when flowers begin to bloom.
Diseases often seen on Phlox
Nematodes, leaf spot, powdery mildew.
