Phlox maculata 'Natascha'
Meadow Phlox
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
A dynamite bloom of white with lavender stripes, in addition to being fragrant!
A mildew resistant variety of meadow Phlox.
The maculata types bloom earlier than the paniculatas.
Height
20-24 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Mixed
Interesting Notes
Phlox is from the Greek word 'flame'.
Bloom Time
June-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Keep foliage dry to inhibit powdery mildew.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea ), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutiflora), Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Coneflower (Echinacea Mango Meadowbrite), Cranesbill (Geranium ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), Shining Coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida), Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum)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 |
