Family: Polemoniaceae

Scientific Name: Phlox paniculata Charles Curtis

Common Name: Charles Curtis Garden Phlox

DescriptionAn older Phlox cultivar being used in gardens for over 70 years.
Pronunciation(floks)(pa-nic-ew-LAH-ta)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone(3)4-8
Sunlightfull to some shade, especially in the hot afternoon sun, some shade will help the deep colors last longer
Moistureaverage, doesn't like dry, water early in the day to help prevent mildew
Soil & Siteaverage
Flowerslarge trusses, pips salmon pink with rose red centers, tubular 5 petal
Leavesgreen, opposite, lance-shaped
Dimensions24-36 inches tall
Maintenancegrow 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, dead heading helps eliminate volunteer seedlings
Propagationstem cuttings, root cuttings, easy by division in the spring, will not come true from seed
Cultivar OriginListed in 1940 Wayside Gardens magazine.
Notes & Reference#04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills)
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