Mother of Pearl garden phlox
Phlox paniculata 'Mother of Pearl'
RHS AGM 1993
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
'Mother of Pearl' garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Mother of Pearl') 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 clump and blooms from early to late summer. The flowers are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Pairs well with Blue star, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Quick Fire panicle hydrangea.