Phlox paniculata 'Franz Schubert' ('Available Summer 2026')

Garden Phlox


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Large clusters of lilac-pink flowers, fragrant
  • Blooms midsummer to early fall
  • Stiff, upright stems
  • Narrow, lance-shaped leaves
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Garden
Garden
Ground Cover
Ground Cover



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grown best in moist, rich soil in full to partial sun Benefits from regular watering during dry spells, avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of powdery mildew Fertilize in spring, Divide every 2-3 years


Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Container
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Fragrant
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Native

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover
  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer
  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Keep Well-Watered
  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Phlox

Common Name: Garden Phlox

Upright, clump-forming perennial with pointed, veined, elliptic, green leaves. Densely packed clusters of flowers in a range of colors and bicolors such as white, pink, purple and red bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Great for borders and beds, cottage gardens and cutting gardens.