Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink' flower by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink'

Also Known As

  • Mile High Pink Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 62"-68"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall cream and pink 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 'Mile High Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 62 IN - 68 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink'

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

The tallest phlox I've seen so far, towering to nearly 6 feet. Flowers are a pale baby-pink washed with cream, and with a cream eye, opening from pretty rose-pink buds. 'Mile High' is the home name I've given it, as it came to me with a murky provenance. It blooms at the very end of the season, in September here in Vermont, and so can be planted with other late bloomers such as phlox 'Hot September Pink' and 'David', and New England Asters for a great showy finish to the gardening year. No mildew when grown in good garden conditions. May require support.

Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink' plant

How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Mile High Pink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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