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PHLOX
Commonly known as Border phlox
A classic border plant, floriferous, insect-friendly, good for cut flowers and adding a freshness to the August flower border.
Out of fashion but due for a comeback.
Most are from P. paniculata, a species found in meadows in the eastern States of North America.
Genus of 90 species of evergreen or herbaceous perennials, annuals and shrubs found mostly in North America though one, P. sibirica, is from northern Asia.
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Height1-1.2m (3-4ft)
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Spread60-100cm (24-36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowUpright and bushy, usually with plenty of foliage. Paniculata is nectar-rich, attracting beneficial insects.Place of originEastern USA
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1-1.2m (3-4ft)
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60-100cm (24-36in) |
Buy Varieties of PHLOX
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_chatahooche_4817a.jpg)
PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
prostrate form with startling lavender-blue flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_divaricata_clouds_of_perfume_7149.jpg)
PHLOX divaricata 'Clouds of Perfume'
pale lavender-blue flowers in early summer. Semi-evergreen
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Blue Paradise'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_blue_paradise.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Blue Paradise'
violet-blue flowers with good scent
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_border_gem_3199h.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
deep violet-blue
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Bright Eyes'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_bright_eyes.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Bright Eyes'
pale pink with red eye
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'David'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_david~1.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'David'
starry, white flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Monica Lynden-Bell'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_monica_lynden_bell_6840.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Monica Lynden-Bell'
dark buds opening to pale pink flowers. Sweetly perfumed
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Nora Leigh'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_nora_leigh_3202.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Nora Leigh'
white variegated leaves and small pale lilac flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Orange Perfection'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_orange_perfection_3203h1.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Orange Perfection'
deep orange
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Rijnstroom'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_rijnstroom_3204.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Rijnstroom'
pure pink
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_starfire_3205d.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'Starfire'
dark foliage, red flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. PHLOX paniculata 'White Admiral'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/phlox_paniculata_white_admiral_3206a.jpg)
PHLOX paniculata 'White Admiral'
pure white
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