Grey Lady garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Grey Lady'
RHS AGM 2013
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
'Grey Lady' garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Grey Lady') 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 blooms from early to late summer and has a fragrant scent. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers. The clumping plants grow at a moderate pace.
Pairs well with Blue sage, Switchgrass, Bobo hydrangea, and Queen of Night tulip.