Flame Light Blue garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Flame Light Blue'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Flame Light Blue' garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Flame Light Blue') 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 clumping mound and grows at a moderate pace. Fragrant flowers appear from early to late summer. They draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Blue sage, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Sundrops.