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    Phlox paniculata 'Wilhelm Kesselring'

    Also Known As

    • Wilhelm Kesselring Tall Garden Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 32"-38"
    • W: 24"-60"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Phlox paniculata 'Wilhelm Kesselring' plant details

    Phlox paniculata 'Wilhelm Kesselring' 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 'Wilhelm Kesselring'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 32 IN - 38 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Wilhelm Kesselring'

    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

    Heirloom cultivar from 1931 or thereabouts. Pips are blue-lilac with pale cream blazing, and a hint of red-magenta in the eye.

    By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

    Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Wilhelm Kesselring' plant

    How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Wilhelm Kesselring'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • 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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