Forever Pink Phlox is a compact rounded evergreen perennial with bright green awl-shaped foliage and upright stems. The heavy blooms of spicy fragrant purple-pink flowers coat the plant all summer with intermittent blooms into fall attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
P. triflora x P. carolina 'Bill Baker' |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox paniculata 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
