General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 9b
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| Plant Height: |
24 - 36 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
12 - 18 inches |
| Leaves: |
Unusual foliage color
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
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| Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Will not come true from seed
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Tip
Division
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Posted by
ge1836 (Pittsford NY - Zone 6a) on Aug 31, 2013 7:12 AM concerning plant:
This is the second year for this phlox. I had 6 plants and all but two died the first winter. The last two are struggling here in zone 6a and I doubt one will return next spring.
I haven't seen any increase in plant size or root increasing.
I like the dark eggplant, almost black, buds on the bloom heads. They last a very long time -- thus the Black Mystique name, I suppose.
Alas, when the buds begin to open, they do so at a slow pace and the first few open florets die back before the entire head is open, giving the bloom an unpleasant appearance.
I doubt I will replace these plants if they succumb.
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![Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2013-07-28
This nearly open stage lasts a long time,hence the \"black\" tag.](/pics/2013-07-28/ge1836/d4809f-250.jpg "Location: SunZone 6a
Date: 2013-07-28
This nearly open stage lasts a long time,hence the \\"black\\" tag.")
