Phlox paniculata 'Katherine'
Garden Phlox
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
This tall, romantic Phlox blooms lilac-blue with a white eye.
Receives the highest marks for mildew resistance at the Chicago Botanic Garden's trials.
Height
36-40 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
July-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Do not overcrowd.
Cut back in spring.
Cut back in spring.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Little Blue Stem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Larkspur (Delphinium ), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile), Double Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
| • | Well-drained |
