Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue' flower by Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

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Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue'

Also Known As

  • Ending Blue Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-46"
  • W: 14"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue' 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 average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 14 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 46 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 'Ending Blue'

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

While lilac-pink in the sunny hours, during evenings or cloudy days the color of 'Ending Blue' deepens to soft purple-violet with reddish bars. Slightly paler blazing overall, and a paler eye zone 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. Like most of the blue and purple phloxes, this cultivar is markedly fragrant

Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue' plant

How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Ending Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • 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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