Phlox, Cloudburst Phlox
SKU #'s
- 1009796
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
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Cloudburst Phlox is a mounded evergreen perennial with a billowy habit of rich green awl-shaped foliage and upright stems. The heavy blooms of deep lavender flowers coat the plant through summer into fall attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
P. paniculata x P. sublata |
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Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 3.5’ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: Proven Winner, 'Cloudburst' Tall Cushion Phlox, (2) BallSeed Inc, Phlox Cloudburst
