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There is nothing more colorful in the garden
than a stand of Garden Phlox. Many of the Phlox that we grow
are cultivars of our native Phlox paniculata. Some are dwarf members of the Flame Series. Their smaller stature makes
them easier to site in the garden. They are usually disease
resistant and form an upright, compact plant in the garden. These fragrant beauties prefer a sunny or party sunny site and
provide abundant blooms from summer into fall. Removing spent
flowers will result in continued flowering. Garden Phlox are
occasionally eaten by deer. Hummingbirds and butterflies seek
them out. The array of colors in the Flame Series is
breathtaking!
Phlox stolonifera is another native plant that
provides a beautiful carpet of color in the spring shade
garden. We use this as a groundcover between Hosta, Hellebores
and other shade lovers. They are quite evergreen and easy to
care for. Cut off dead flowers for a neater appearance.
Both types of native phlox deserve a place in
your garden!
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