Carolina Phlox

Carolina Phlox is a lovely long-flowering native with clusters of purple-pink flowers. It provides a splash of color after most spring blooms have finished and before many summer perennials start to flower. Compact habit Flowers attract pollinators Long flowering period Details 20 to 30 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide Clump-forming habit Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 6, 7, 8, and 9 Flowering period In central North Carolina, flowering starts in mid to late May and continues well into July. How to grow Prefers sun, though plants will still bloom in part shade. Planting in moist, well-drained soil will produce strong growth and lots of flowers. Care and maintenance Cut back dead stems before growth starts in the spring. Trimming back plants by half after flowering in summer will often promote another flush of flowers in the fall. Where to plant At the front of flower beds, patio gardens, and along paths. When to plant Carolina Phlox can be planted year-round in the South, with s