Phlox

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Produces clusters of brilliantly colored flowers. Attracts hummingbirds to gardens or containers. Phlox make good cut flowers. Remove spent blooms to promote additional blooms and extend the blooming period.

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Details

Common name

Phlox

Botanical name

Phlox

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Mix

Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

sun

Height

6-18" (15-46 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use an all-purpose once a month

Maintenance

mulch to reduce weeds