Cover Girl Phlox is an upright perennial native to the east coast. The stiff stems are covered with dark green toothed foliage and dense clusters of fragrant lavender-violet flowers with white halos that bloom from mid to late summer. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. The Garden Girls series has improved disease resistance.
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
3' - 3.5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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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: Wisteria, Speedwell , Candytuff
IMAGE: Proven Winners, Garden Girls® Cover Girl
