Garden Girls Series
Phlox paniculata 'Garden Girls Cover Girl'
Garden Phlox
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens
- Large panicles of lavender-purple flowers with white center halo bloom in summer
- Reblooming, Excellent disease resistance
- Dark green foliage
- Great for beds, borders and as a cut flower
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Long Blooming
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. Does best in regions with mild winters, avoid overhead watering and ensure good air circulation. Plants can be cut back to the ground during fall cleanup and deadheading encourages further blooming. Plants can be divided every 2-4 years in spring or late summer/early fall.
Height: 38-42 in
Spread: 26-30 in
Spacing: 26-30 in
Bloom Color: Lavender, Purple
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Disease Resistant
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
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.