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Phlox maculata (Spotted Phlox)

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Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Border, Fragrance, Rock Garden, Cutting Bed
Propagation: Division, Stem Cuttings, Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Part Shade
Flower Color: White, Pink, Lavender, Purple
Blooms: Summer
Width: 1.5 ft.
Height: 2 - 3 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Acid, Well-Drained
Zone: 3 - 9
Attracts: Butterflies

Hardy Perennial. Plant Type: Perennial Uses: Propagation: Seeds, Division, Root cuttings Habit: Upright Light: Part Shade Flower Color: White, Blooms: Summer Width: 1.5 ft.; Height: Fertility: Moderately Rich, Average Soil: Neutral, Acid, Moist Zone: 3 - 9 Attracts: Butterflies Upright perennial which is appreciated for its pink or lavender flowers and attractive oval-leaved foliage. Grows to a height of about 3 feet and makes a good choice for the middle of the perennial border. Pests can be a problem but are easily controlled with miticides. To help control mildew, apply fungicide around mid-June and re-apply from 10 to 14 days after that. Phlox maculata is more resistant to mildew than most species of Phlox. 'Miss Lingard' and 'Rosalinde' are recommended cultivars.