Violet Charm phlox

Phlox 'Violet Charm'

PerennialPolemoniaceae

Violet Charm phlox
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantFragrant
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

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationGround coverMeadowPollinator gardenRock gardenWoodland

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Violet Charm' phlox (Phlox 'Violet Charm') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and containers. 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. The fragrant, drought tolerant flowers draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Blooms can show up in spring, summer, and autumn.

Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Standing Ovation little bluestem, Nodding onion, and Eastern columbine.