Luminary® Ultraviolet Phlox - Shipped
Ultraviolet Phlox is a native upright perennial with stiff stems that are covered with rich green toothed foliage. Dense fragrant clusters of vivid magenta violet flowers bloom through summer attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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: |
2.5' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 2.5’ |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
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. Deadheading prolongs bloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Cheddar Pinks, Solidago, Clematis
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, Luminary® 'Ultraviolet'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.