Phlox paniculata 'Cool of the Evening'

Also Known As

Cool of the Evening Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 18"-60"

planting zones

3a-8b

Phlox paniculata 'Cool of the Evening' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Cool of the Evening' 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 shade and even moisture water. Does well in clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Cool of the Evening'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 60 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: mildew-resistant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Cool of the Evening'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

During morning hours and at dusk, and during cloudy or rainy days, the color is a rare solid true lavender, while under a hot sun, the color is a plain reddish-purple. So, this is another of the so-called 'changelings', which is what I call a phlox that dramatically changes its' color depending on the light conditions or time of day. The stems and buds are dark, and the petals are self-colored, with no eye. Introduced pre-1954 by the famous British phlox breeder B.H.B. Symons-Jeune, who described the color as 'the new slate, which contrasts so well with modern bright colors.'