A Garden Phlox with white flower having a red eye.
Pronunciation
(floks)(pa nic ew LAH ta)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Sunlight
full to some shade, especially in the hot afternoon sun, some shade will help the deep colors last longer
Moisture
average, water early to allow the foliage to dry
Soil & Site
average
Flowers
white flowers with red eyes
Leaves
white flowers with red eyes, fragrant
Dimensions
2-3 feet tall, upright grower
Maintenance
grow plants where there is good air circulation to help avoid an onset of mildew, water early to allow the foliage to dry, water at the base when possible, dead head to promote more flowers and to prevent volunteer seedlings, the seedling will not be true to the cultivar type and usually are a magenta color, if needed spray with a fungicide
Propagation
stem cuttings, root cuttings, division in early spring