Gigantea Art Shades phlox
Phlox 'Gigantea Art Shades'
AAS Winner 1935
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Gigantea Art Shades' phlox (Phlox 'Gigantea Art Shades') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Eastern columbine, and Nodding onion.