July 17, 2024
Everyone’s garden needs a leading lady. Have you considered Summer Phlox as yours? This tough, heat tolerant perennial makes a 3″ tall show stopping clump that lasts from early summer through fall. Texans make sure to select the Victoria Phlox shown above or the John Fanick cultivar. They have both been named to the Texas Superstar Program which means they will perform well in your garden and after all they probably grew at your grandmother’s homestead.
For more information about the John Fanick Phlox, go to the Dallas County Master Gardener website.
Plant Characteristics
- Hardiness zone 4-8
- Fragrant flowers with long vase life
- Bloom time: Early summer to September
- Tolerates full sun, but morning sun with afternoon shade is preferrable
- Pollinator Friendly
- Medium water needs
Ann Lamb, Dallas County Master Gardener Class of 2005
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