Phlox paniculata

Garden Phlox

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Herbaceous perennial with fragrant flower clusters in summer, native to North America.
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Plant Details

Common Name Garden Phlox
Family Polemoniaceae
Genus Phlox
Species Paniculata
Origin North America
Blooming Summer to early autumn, fragrant clusters
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce after flowering.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; prefers morning sun in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring before growth begins.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom, cut back to ground in late autumn or early spring.

Pest Control Aphid Plant Bug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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