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    • Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel' flower by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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    Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel'

    Also Known As

    • Phlox paniculata 'Starry Skies'
    • Starry Skies Tall Garden Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 44"-48"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel' plant details

    Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender 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 clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 44 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The petals are blue-lilac streaked with cream, and with cream blazing around the lilac eye zone. The young florets have the deepest color, and they gradually pale with age. It is one of the latest blooming of the blue phlox. A European cultivar, where it is also known as 'Sternhimmel'.

    By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

    Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel' plant

    How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Sternhimmel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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