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Phlox
Garden Phlox adds enduring, vibrant color to the mid-summer landscape with its tall, dense flower columns, while Creeping Phlox creates a carpet of color with its beautiful, low-growing, spring-blooming flowers.
Why we love it?
- Blooms from spring to fall in a range of colors
- Available in tall and groundcover varieties
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Classic pick for cottage and perennial gardens
- Fragrant and easy to grow
Phlox – The Flower With a Flair for Every Garden
Phlox are the life of the garden party, showing up in every shape, size, and color to dazzle through the seasons. From trailing groundcovers that spill over stone walls to tall, fragrant spires that dance in summer breezes, Phlox bring big color, soft texture, and sweet perfume to any sunny or shady spot. They’re classic, carefree, and absolutely bursting with pollinator appeal.
Why Plant Phlox? Because Every Garden Needs a Crowd-Pleaser
Few perennials are as generous or joyful as Phlox. These garden gems come in a painter’s palette of colors and a variety of forms—from early spring carpets of bloom to upright stems that tower and sway with vibrant summer flowers. Long-blooming and nectar-rich, Phlox are irresistible to butterflies and hummingbirds, while also offering critical early support for pollinators. Hardy, easy to grow, and often deer resistant, Phlox thrive with minimal fuss. Whether you're creating dreamy borders, filling containers, or softening rock gardens, these charming bloomers add color, fragrance, and movement that brings every garden to life.
Phlox Flowers We Fancy: Beloved Blooms With Big Personality
At American Meadows, we adore Phlox for its versatility, charm, and garden impact. ‘Blue Moon’ Woodland Phlox offers rich violet-blue blooms and a sweet fragrance, brightening shady spots and rock gardens in early spring. This early-season bloomer also supports pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies as it gently naturalizes. ‘Amazing Grace’ Creeping Phlox brings spring to life with white flowers kissed by magenta eyes. This evergreen groundcover forms a dense mat that’s perfect for slopes and rock walls, offering reliable coverage and a steady stream of butterfly visitors. ‘Emerald Blue’ Creeping Phlox is a garden favorite for its sea of blue-violet blooms and year-round foliage. Cold hardy and heat tolerant, it thrives in sunny, well-drained spots—from pathways to slopes—and responds well to a light trim after blooming for lush, compact growth.
How to Plant Phlox: A Little Prep, A Lot of Bloom
To set your Phlox up for success, choose a spot with the right light—full sun for creeping varieties and partial shade for woodland types. Work in compost to improve drainage, and avoid soggy soils. Be sure to space plants well to keep air flowing, which helps prevent mildew. Spring and fall are ideal planting seasons, giving roots time to settle before summer heat or winter chill.
Caring for Phlox: Simple Steps for Seasons of Color
Once established, Phlox ask for very little and give so much in return. Water regularly during the first season, and adjust based on rainfall after that. Deadhead or trim back spent blooms to keep plants tidy and encourage more flowers. Tall types may need support, while low-growing varieties benefit from light pruning to stay neat. A layer of mulch locks in moisture and discourages weeds. With minimal care, your Phlox will flourish and return stronger each year.