Barthirtysix garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Barthirtysix'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size1.5 to 3 feet tall15 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink-red
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Barthirtysix' garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Barthirtysix') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It forms a clump of fragrant pink-red flowers from early to late summer and again in early autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Annabelle hydrangea, Little bluestem, and Lily.