Phlox paniculata 'Sandra'

Also Known As

Sandra Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Phlox paniculata 'Sandra' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Sandra' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer apricot, magenta and red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Sandra'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot, magenta and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Sandra'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The base color is close to true orange, but overlaid with marvelous soft mottlings of magenta, which shades are reinforced by the bright magenta eye. As the florets age, they develop a bit of lilac blazing around the eye. The buds and top bracts are dark with pigment, and the flower heads are 5-6" wide. A later season bloomer, on schedule with 'David' and 'Starry Skies', and continuing through the early frosts here in Vermont. A trooper, it performs well in less than ideal situations, and in any halfway decent conditions it will not develop mildew.