John Fanick garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'John Fanick'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pale pink
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'John Fanick' garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'John Fanick') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage 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. Pale pink, fragrant blooms open from early to late summer and again in early autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Lily, Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, and Little bluestem.