Phlox, Opening Act Blush Phlox

Opening Act Blush Phlox is a vigorous dwarf evergreen perennial with upright stems and dark green awl-shaped foliage.  Fragrant pink lavender flowers bloom throughout summer attracting butterflies.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Powdery mildew and disease resistant.

Type:	Perennial
Origins:	P. ''Minnie Pearl' x P. pan 'Barsixtytwo'
Height:	1.5' - 2'
Spread:	1.5’ - 2’
Spacing:	1.5’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	4 - 8
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	Purple
Season of Interest:	Summer, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates.  Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions.  Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose

IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners, 'Opening Act Blush'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.