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Perennial Phlox. Perennial phlox displays flowers in bold and pastel shades of blue, purple, pink, red, salmon, and white. Phlox paniculata âDavidâ is a pure white, free-flowering variety of perennial phlox that brightens up dark spots of the garden. âPeppermint Twistâ phlox displays large clusters of pink and white variegated flowers.
The plant height when blooming varies widely by the cultivar and ranges from 15 to 48 inches with most varieties reaching 24 to 36 inches tall. At maturity, garden Phlox forms clumps 24 to 36 inches wide. Tall Phlox prefers to be planted in locations with moderately fertile, well-drained soils. They do not perform well in locations with poor drainage or soils that remain constantly damp. Garden phlox prefers full sun, but also grow well under partial shade. In the South, it performs best when afternoon shade is provided.