Phlox paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native to the eastern and central United States and eastern Canada. It is extensively cultivated in temperate regions as an ornamental plant.
Phlox paniculata belongs to the Polemoniaceae family and is a native plant to central and eastern America, as well as eastern Canada. It’s found in thickets, rich low woods, and streams. It is among the rare perennials which come in almost every shade on the color wheel. This herbaceous perennial grows in clumps to about 2” – 4” inches tall, and 2” – 3” inches wide. The stems are clothed with deep green, elliptic, pointed, opposite, and veined leaves which sometimes require staking. These leaves are 4” – 6” inches long. These leaves are shaped like a lance head. Their veins start from the center vein and branches out in a curve to the leaf’s tip.
Water phlox during dry summer weather, whenever rainfall is less than 1 inch (2.54cm) per week to provide enough water to saturate the root zone, and then allow the soil to dry before watering again.
Get rid of damaged leaves and stems. This is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
The preferred temperatures for this plant are between 68°-74°F(20°-23°C). They can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures down to −34.4°C (−30°F).
Choose a pot with drainage holes, which also ensures potting soil doesn't stay too wet after watering your houseplants. The excess can freely escape out the bottom of the container, allowing oxygen to make its way to plant roots.
