did you know?

Phlox are native to the moist riverside habitats of the eastern United States and have been cultivated since colonial times. The word is Greek for "flame," a reference to the sprays of flowers held above the foliage.

general maintenance:

Deadhead spent flowers. After killing frost or before new growth emerges in spring, remove old growth at ground level.

pests/diseases:

Caterpillars, leaf miners, leaf spot, powdery mildew, and rust may occur.

controls:

Handpick caterpillars. Remove leaves damaged by leaf miners. For leaf spot and rust, remove diseased leaves or severely diseased plants; reduce moisture for leaf spot. To avoid powdery mildew, plant in a well-ventilated area, do not water from overhead, and use horticultural oil spray.

how to sow/plant:

Plant in spring or fall. Start with new plants or divisions. Choose a sunny site with moist, well-drained soil, and amend with well-rotted manure or compost. Set plants at same depth they were in their pots, spacing 3 feet apart. Water upon planting, and mulch to conserve moisture.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture all season. Feed after flowering with an all-purpose fertilizer, following package directions.

garden hint:

Martha grows phlox in her gardens because she loves them as cut flowers. Harvesting them when they are only half open, she can enjoy them indoors over a longer period.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Attracts Butterflies
• Disease Resistant
• Fragrant
• Native

garden uses:

• Flowerbed borders
• Naturalizing

other uses:

• Cut Flower

combine with:

peonies daylilies burnet and sneezeweed