Opening Act Blush Phlox is a vigorous dwarf evergreen perennial with upright stems and dark green awl-shaped foliage. Fragrant pink lavender flowers bloom throughout summer attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew and disease resistant.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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P. ''Minnie Pearl' x P. pan 'Barsixtytwo'
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Height:
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1.5' - 2'
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Spread:
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1.5’ - 2’
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Spacing:
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1.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 8
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Summer, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Opening Act Blush'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
