Phlox hybrids
Phlox
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Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Description
Mostly perennial plants that make great border plants or do well in rock gardens. Phlox come in all sorts shapes and sizes, and almost any bloom color.
Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Blooming
Blooms salverform flowers in shades of white, pink, purple, and blue. Attracts butterflies. Lengthen the flowering period by deadheading regularly.
Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Growth
Evergreen or herbaceous perennials with some annuals and shrubs. Annuals enjoy full sun. Perennials and shrubs grow best in full sun or light-partial shade. The flowers of tall Phlox species are suitable for cutting. Mat-forming species work well in a rock garden, and annuals are good for bedding.
Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Planting
Sow annual seeds at 55-64°F (12-18°C) in early spring. Sow seeds of perennials in containers in cold frames in spring.
Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Pest
Stem nematodes, caterpillars, and leaf miners. Additional problems include powdery mildew, Southern blight, leaf spots, rust, and stem canker.
Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Interesting facts
All species of Phlox are native to North America, except for one, which grows in Siberia.
Phlox (Phlox hybrids) - Soil and irrigation
Members of the Phlox genus need regular water except for P. nana, which does fine with little water. All species require rich, well-drained soil.
