Phlox paniculata 'Blushing Shortwood'

Also Known As

Blushing Shortwood Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 32"-36"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Blushing Shortwood' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Blushing Shortwood' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds 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 'Blushing Shortwood'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 32 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Blushing Shortwood'

USDA Zones: 3a - 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

A heavy-flowering modern cultivar, with a distinctive look and excellent mildew resistance. The late summer flowers are basically pale lilac, but have great broad strokes of white sweeping out from the eye zone, so the overall effect is of a pale flower. Despite the name, it doesn't look much at all like 'Shortwood' phlox. Has a stocky habit, and densely packed flowers.