Go Back Phlox Blue Boy

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Phlox paniculata 'Blue Boy'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Soft, blue flowers with a little, white eye are produced in abundance nearly all summer long. Cut some of these wonderfully fragrant blossoms for a long-lasting bouquet indoors. They attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The new leaves of 'Blue Boy' have a bluish-black overlay.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Phlox paniculata is unequaled for showy blooms over a long period throughout the summer. Though they are some of the most popular perennials available, they do require some maintenance to sustain their health and vigor. Tall Garden Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.

    Flower Color

    Soft blue with white eye

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    18-24 in.

    Good Companions

    Coneflower-Purple (Echinacea purpurea), Daylily-Designer (Hemerocallis ), Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)

    Plant Height

    36 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Mass Plant, Cut flower or foliage, Fragrant flowers or foliage

    Bloom Time

    All summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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