{"title":"Phlox","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarden phlox is a genus of (mostly) native plants that are showstoppers for the spring (creeping phlox) or summer (tall phlox) flower garden and make superb groundcovers. We have selected the most disease resistant, unique perennial phlox to offer for sale to the public. Our phlox offerings are from breeders around the world or interesting selections of wild phlox that we have discovered on our plant hunting expeditions or have been shared with us by fellow gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a much wider variety of garden phlox species than most nurseries and our particular focus is on \u003cstrong\u003emildew resistant selections for the south\u003c\/strong\u003e. We offer the typical tall \u003cem\u003ePhlox paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e, the creeping \u003cem\u003ePhlox stolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e, and the moss phlox (aka carpet phlox), \u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/em\u003e that you can see at hundreds of other garden phlox specialty nurseries but the genus has almost 60 species in it and we select some of the great, but rarely grown perennial phlox wild species from around the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you are ready to buy phlox for your garden, you'll find many forms available...from the low growing groundcover \u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/em\u003e (moss phlox, carpet phlox), \u003cem\u003ePhlox stolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e (creeping phlox), and \u003cem\u003ePhlox nivalis\u003c\/em\u003e (sand phlox) types to the tall \u003cem\u003ePhlox paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e (garden phlox) types. Some, like the groundcover \u003cem\u003ePhlox divaricata\u003c\/em\u003e, are shade phlox and prefer a woodland garden. Many are drought-tolerant and all phlox have hummingbird and \u003ca title=\"butterfly attracting plants\" href=\"..\/collections\/butterfly-attracting-plants\"\u003ebutterfly attracting\u003c\/a\u003e tubular flowers in a rainbow of colors that include blue, purple, and pink. We have white phlox too including the industry standard, the powdery mildew resistant, \u003cem\u003ePhlox paniculata 'David'\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePhlox Growing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Much Sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost garden phlox prefer\u003cstrong\u003e full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e or partial sun. A few species, notably \u003cem\u003ePhlox divaricata\u003c\/em\u003e prefer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Soil Type is Best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe commonly grown tall Phlox paniculata prefers well-drained, organic, compost-rich soil and creeping Phlox stolonifera and Phlox subulata (moss phlox, carpet phlox) prefer a drier, sandier, better draining soil. Many of the lesser known species (i.e., P nivalis) also prefer dry-ish rock garden conditions. A near neutral pH or slightly acid pH will work for most garden Phlox species.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Much Water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTall garden phlox are known for being somewhat intolerant of drought and prefer 1 inch of water per week not only to look good but to stay stress-free and thus pest-free. But many of the rocky soil species like creeping phlox are very drought tolerant and will rot if conditions are that wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Prune Phlox\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePruning phlox plants is only needed needed to remove the old stems after they have died for the winter, or to rejuvenate an older plant. Pruning out a small percentage of stems of tall phlox may be done to improve air circulation for those that are susceptible to powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Pests and Diseases\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA healthy garden phlox is generally pest free. A stressed phlox that is getting too much or too little water, too heavy a soil, not enough sun, etc. is susceptible to the typical menagerie of garden insect pests like aphids and spider mites. The fix is to de-stress the plant, which will fix the bug problem. In \u003cstrong\u003ehumid\u003c\/strong\u003e areas, many \u003cem\u003ePhlox paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e are susceptible to powdery mildew in summer. Gardeners can avoid this unsightly nuisance by selecting mildew resistant cultivars and to keep plants from getting stressed out...hint, hint...all the \u003cem\u003ePhlox paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e that we sell are \u003cstrong\u003emildew resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePhlox clumps can be divided every 3-4 years...in fact some phlox will perform better this way. Early season stem cuttings can be rooted too.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCreeping Phlox Design Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGarden phlox are colorful plants that pair well with green foliage plants. For color combinations, try pairing the purple\/pink\/mauve\/white phlox with complimentary colors like yellow and blue...and make your plant color pairings so that everyone is in bloom at the same time. Know your phlox height so that you place it in the correct location...tall phlox in the back, creeping phlox in the front...just like a family reunion photo. No matter the height, a Phlox groundcover looks beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do Phlox flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flowering phlox \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox bifida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox buckleyi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox divaricata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox glaberrima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox glutinosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox henryae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox nivalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox pilosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox stolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox subulata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox triflora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowering phlox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox arendsii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox carolina \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox maculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlox pulchra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"blog postings on Phlox paniculata\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/phlox-paniculata\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblog postings on Phlox paniculata\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"blog postings on phlox\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/phlox\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eother garden phlox\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"phlox-subulata-candy-stripe-moss-phlox","title":"Phlox subulata Candy Stripe","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhlox subulata 'Candy Stripe', reportedly from the late Woodbank Nursery in Tasmania, is one of the best, most memorable selections of our US native phlox that I've ever seen. The soft, evergreen, needle-like foliage of this durable, drought-tolerant rock garden (high class) or ditchbank (lower class) groundcover is topped with round flowers, each carefully striped pink and white like a candy cane...a real hummingbird treat. Although flowering is heaviest in spring, it usually reflowers in fall...superb!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll love this maintenance free perennial, which needs nothing in terms of care when grown in the proper garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll moss phlox prefer bright sun and dry garden soils, although rain isn't a problem. If a patch grows too wide for the allocated space, it can easily be reigned in or transplanted to a new spot. This is best done in fall or winter, but with proper aftercare can be moved year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMoss phlox make dense \u003ca title=\"evergreen groundcovers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/perennial-groundcovers-plants-flowering\"\u003eevergreen groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e that can suppress most weeds. 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Phlox 'John Fanick' grows in regions of Texas where most Phlox paniculata cultivars are just a distant memory and, as such, has been named to the Texas Superstar program. This tough phlox makes a 3' tall spectacular clump sans mildew topped, starting in early summer and continuing long after other phlox selections have faded, with flower heads of light pink flowers, each with a darker pink eye...a hummingbird haven. Phlox paniculata 'John Fanick' has proven to be tough in NC, but then again, we're no Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s46mzwqfguM?si=jaBuO0_9-ij2jhgt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027941765,"sku":"7383","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Phlox-paniculata-John-Fanick.i-7383.s-26904.r-1_008c4e4b-fb6f-4f10-be26-4f35514f7f68.jpg?v=1792184399"},{"product_id":"phlox-paniculata-thai-pink-jade-pp-22961","title":"Phlox paniculata Thai Pink Jade PP 22961","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been extraordinarily impressed with the performance of the native Phlox paniculata 'Thai Pink Jade' in our trials. 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