Maiden America Phlox is a native compact perennial with stiff stems are covered with dark green lance-shaped foliage. Unusual multi-branching flowering stems hold dense clusters of fragrant hot pink flowers with white highlights from summer into fall, attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Maiden America is powdery mildew resistant.
Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies, skippers, Sphinx and Hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds.
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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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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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly, but do not water from overhead or overcrowd plants to avoid powdery mildew. Cut to ground and clean garden area in winter helps prevent mildew infection in next growing season. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Taller stems may need staking. Deadheading prolongs bloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Speedwell, Clematis
IMAGE: Photo by ItSaul Plants, PHLOX PANICULATA 'JORDAN SCHUSTER'
