Description
Sunset Coral Phlox is a native compact perennial
with a bushy habit and sturdy stems covered with dark green lance-shaped foliage. Fragrant panicles of deep coral pink flowers with an orange tint bloom from mid to late summer.
Best flowering in
full sun
and rich, moist, well-drained soils. The Luminary series has improved disease resistance.
Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies, skippers, Sphinx and Hummingbird moths, and hummingbirds.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2′ – 3′ |
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Spread: |
2′ – 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer |
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: Photoset by Proven Winners, Luminary® ‘Sunset Coral’
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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