Phlox paniculata 'Sarah Cummings'

Also Known As

Sarah Cummings Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 40"-44"
W: 30"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata 'Sarah Cummings' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Sarah Cummings' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata 'Sarah Cummings'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 40 IN - 44 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Sarah Cummings'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Labour of Love Nursery in Glover, VT, this phlox has a lovely deep color, a rich purple-magenta. The color is solid, with no contrasting eye zone. It is a generous bloomer, and seems to be fairly resistant to mildew. (We are seeking more information about the provenance of this cultivar, so please let me know if you know where it originated.)