Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes'
Garden Phlox
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
A shorter, fragrant variety, sporting soft pink with red eyed flowers. This variety has a very high degree of mildew resistance.
Height
20-24 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
Phlox is from the Greek word 'flame'.
Top rated for the Midwest in the Chicago Botanic Garden's trials.
Bloom Time
July-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Keep foliage dry to inhibit powdery mildew.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea ), Fall Blooming Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Pixie Meadowbrite), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris pallida), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Spiked Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Silver Feather Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Four Angled Sundrops (Oenothera tetragona), Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
