Phlox paniculata

Perhaps it is a certain reluctance to let go of summer because every year at this time I find myself searching for ways to extend the flowering season. I poke around nurseries, which are largely empty in late summer, looking for something to catch my eye. The majority of gardeners tend to shop for plants in the spring. A natural inclination is to choose something with a bloom attached. Hey, I do it too! You want to know what you are getting after all. The problem with this selection method…

An improvement on the industry standard 'Nicky', with darker stems and buds, bronzed leaves, more floriferous performance, and better resistance to powdery mildew.

Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' incredibly fragrant scented blue flowers perennial garden plant

Find Laura Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Laura') in Naperville Aurora Batavia Oswego Chicago Wheaton Illinois IL at The Growing Place (Summer Phlox)

If your garden can use an atmosphere booster, colourful Phlox is a must-have: from summery white to sparkling pink and intense purple.

Find Bright Eyes Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes') in Naperville Aurora Batavia Oswego Chicago Wheaton Illinois IL at The Growing Place (Summer Phlox)

Phlox is a cottage garden mainstay with varieties that bloom from early spring into fall. It’s flowers come in nearly every hue imaginable, even hard-to-find blue.

Phlox paniculata 'Monica Lynden-bell'

Find Peacock White Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Peacock White') in Boston Hopkinton Chelmsford Hingham Middleborough Massachusetts MA at Weston Nurseries (Summer Phlox)

Prairie plantings includes Echinachea purpurea, Phlox paniculata and Melica ciliata, Jan Spruyt Nursery