Coral Creme Drop garden phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Coral Creme Drop'

PerennialPolemoniaceae

Coral Creme Drop garden phlox
Deer-resistantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenMeadowPollinator gardenWoodland

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Coral Creme Drop' garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Coral Creme Drop') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The fragrant blooms open from early to late summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer.

Pairs well with Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Bee balm, and Little bluestem.