Candy Cloud Lavender Phlox is a low-mounding evergreen perennial with rich green awl-shaped foliage. The heavy blooms of flowers of various soft shades of lavender coat the plant from mid to late spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
P. sublata hybrid |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Phlox Candy Cloud™ Lavender
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.