{"id":12821,"date":"2024-03-02T13:18:10","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T18:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12821"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:18:03","slug":"summer-phlox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/summer-phlox\/","title":{"rendered":"A Virginia Gardener’s Guide to Summer Phlox & Garden Phlox"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer phlox, also known as garden phlox, is a flowering perennial native to the eastern United States, including the Mid-Atlantic region.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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An upright grower, summer phlox can reach heights of two to four feet, depending on the variety, with a spread of one to three feet. These plants are beloved for their large, dome-shaped clusters of flowers, which come in a range of colors. The shape and style of the blooms make garden phlox an excellent choice for attracting pollinators to your garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

While pests are generally minimal, summer phlox can be susceptible to powdery mildew<\/a> especially during the hot, humid summer months common in our region. To combat this, consider using neem oil or a systemic multi-purpose fungicide, along with dividing the plants every few years to maintain their health.<\/p>\n

Summer Phlox Varieties Available at Meadows Farms<\/h2>\n

Remember, the summer phlox varieties listed below are just a selection of what Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms<\/a>\u00a0for other varieties or special requests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer phlox, also known as garden phlox, is a flowering perennial native to the eastern United States, including the Mid-Atlantic region. An upright grower, summer phlox can reach heights of two to four feet, depending on the variety, with a spread of one to three feet. 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