- Phlox
Botanical name: phlox paniculata
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 2 – 4 ft in height with a 3 ft spread
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 4 – 9
Flower color: white/pink/red/purple/blue
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches maturity in 2 growing seasons
Pruning instructions: only cut back to remove dead growth
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: groundcover
Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: fragrant flowers
Watering instructions: only water bi-weekly in periods of drought
Fertilizing instructions : use 10 – 10 – 10 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: clay or sand
Companion plants: coneflowers, daffodils, salvia
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
