- Phlox
Botanical name: phlox paniculata
Average Size at Maturity: 2 – 4 ft in height with a 3 ft spread
Bloom Time: spring
Flower Color: white/pink/red/purple/blue
Foliage Color: green
Growth Rate: reaches maturity in 2 growing seasons
Pruning needs: only cut back to remove dead growth
Hardy zone: zones 4 – 9
Landscape Use: groundcover
Light Needs: 6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: fragrant flowers
Water Needs: only water bi-weekly in periods of drought
Fertilizing needs: use 10 – 10 – 10 in the early spring
