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Phlox Lord Clayton

SKU: AM014836
$20.98
per Plant - 3" Pot
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Overview

The word ‘phlox’ means flame and Phlox ‘Lord Clayton’ turns up the heat with deep scarlet-red blooms and a delightful fragrance. Striking eggplant purple leaves with lime green veins gradually turn to a greenish-purple as the plant matures, creating the perfect complement for the eye-popping blooms. Mildew resistant too! (Phlox paniculata ‘Lord Clayton’ USPP22,960)

key features
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Fragrant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
AM014836

Description

24-36" x 12-18" wide. Heat up your mid-to-late summer garden with Phlox ‘Lord Clayton’s’ deep scarlet-red blooms, and purple-green leaves with lime green veining. It’s a garden sensation that will amaze friends and neighbors. Plant in full sun in compost-enriched garden soil and allow for good air circulation. A great addition to a butterfly or habitat garden, its purple foliage lights up ornamental grasses and other summer bloomers. ‘Lord Clayton USPP22,960’ will reward you with non-stop fragrant blooms from late June-August. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Butterflies love them and they make great cut flowers too. This selection is resistant to powdery mildew.