Phlox paniculata Laura

Scientific Name: Phlox paniculata 'Uspekh'

Also Known As

Phlox paniculata 'Laura'
Laura Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Phlox paniculata Laura plant details

Phlox paniculata Laura is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata Laura

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata Laura

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The vivid purple, white-eyed flowers of this impressive 4 footer are not only fragrant but mildew resistant; pinch back early for more compact plant. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The deep lavender-magenta white-eyed flowers of this tall garden phlox are deliciously fragrant. The plant's foliage also has excellent mildew resistance making it a wonderful, low maintenance garden phlox. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A bright combination of violet-magenta with a white star-shaped eye. A good strong grower and reliable bloomer, with 7-8" wide heads. Good mildew resistance. Of medium height, and therefore suitable of the middle of the border. Similar to ?Widar?, but with larger pips.