A reliable nectar source for butterflies & hummingbirds in summer (all phlox species are good for nectar). Garden phlox is one of our most popular plants and works very well in container gardens. The fragrant flowers bloom all summer and into fall and are favorites of swallowtail butterflies and many other pollinators.
Uses: Pollinators, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, rain gardens, container gardens
Bloom time: July - September
Height: 30 - 48 inches
Space: 24 - 30 inches
Sun: Full sun to shade
Moisture: Average to moist
Seed: Check for ripe seeds as early as August and into October. Usually needs 6 to 8 weeks stratification.
- 2,700 seeds per ounce
