Description
Phlox are perennials and a favorite choice from ground cover blooming in early spring to the tall phlox blooming in mid- to late summer.These plants sport many star-shaped, colorful flowers when in bloom. Because there are so many varieties and types (many of which are native to North America), you can find a phlox for almost any garden. Truly, their versatility cant be overstated.
Seeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 50 |
| Common Name | fall phlox, garden phlox, perennial phlox, summer phlox, and panicled phlox |
| Height | 2 to 3 feet |
| Flower Colour | Mixed color |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Planting and care
- Germination from large, easily handled seeds is rapid, and blooms should appear within a few weeks of sowing
- When you water allow the soil to dry somewhat between watering, then water well, then repeat the process
- Water at the base of the plant
- Sow them directly into the garden once the soil is warm, or start seeds indoors about a month to 6 weeks before the last spring-frost date
| Sunlight | Need lots of sunshine (at least six hours of direct sunlight) and do well with year round warm to hot weather |
| Watering | Water the first 10 to 12 days after transplanting bedding plants into the garden. |
| Soil | Though they grow in almost any soil, marigolds thrive in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. |
| Fertilizer | Use organic fertilizers |
Special feature
Due to its variable height and colour is especially use for decoration and included in landscape plans.
Phlox uses
Culinary Use:
- The perennial or garden phlox is the only type of phlox that is edible.