Scientific name: Phlox paniculata ‘David’
Family: POLEMONIACEAE
Common names: “Summer phlox” “Garden phlox” “perennial phlox”
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 3-8
Light: Full sun – part shade , tend to flop over more in shade
Exposure: Sheltered or exposed
Soil: Rich organic soil
Moisture: Medium water, more in full sun, but well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 2-4′ W 2-3′
Leaf and Stem shape: Dark green narrow linear leaves
Flower: Clear bright blue white fragrant flowers for a long period of time
Maintenance: Needs a lot of water but less overhead watering, can be good to remove a few stems right to ground on established plants, enjoys a bit of mulch and lime, benefits from some liquid fertilizer in Spring, requires dividing every 2-3 years
Landscape use: Cut flowers, back of mixed borders, cottage garden
Propagate: By division, basal cuttings and root cuttings
Pests & Disease: Prone to powdery mildew
Comments: ~AGM winner, has been in cultivation for a long time (1800’s) , native to eastern North America
