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

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    Phlox paniculata 'Mary Fox'

    Also Known As

    • Mary Fox Tall Garden Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Phlox paniculata 'Mary Fox' plant details

    Phlox paniculata 'Mary Fox' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and salmon 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 'Mary Fox'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and salmon blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Mary Fox'

    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

    'Mary Fox' is very bright and pretty, in a positively edible color of light salmon with a clean rosy-red eye. The florets are of a good-size, and the plant is a fine height for the middle of the border. This cheerful number was introduced in 1975, by Alan Bloom.

    By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

    Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Mary Fox' plant

    How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Mary Fox'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • salmon

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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