General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Soil pH Preferences: |
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 8b
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| Plant Height: |
20-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
16 inches |
| Flowers: |
Showy
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Bi-Color: lavender and white
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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Posted by
Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on May 2, 2022 4:06 PM concerning plant:
Tall summer phlox (Phlox paniculata) are a midsummer treat is any perennial garden. The flowers are showy and are available in a range of colors, including pure white, pink, lilac, and red. However, powdery mildew can decimate phlox just when it's starting to bloom. Now comes a short and colorful new mildew-resistant variety that's sure to please flower gardeners. 'Blushing Shortwood' only grows 24 to 30 inches tall. It has blushed pink flowers that open in midsummer and continue into fall. This bicolor cross between the 'David' and 'Shortwood' varieties is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and grows best in a location in full sun with good air circulation.
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