Phlox paniculata Flame™ Blue PPAF

Scientific Name: Phlox paniculata 'Bareightysix'

Also Known As

Phlox paniculata 'Flame Blue'
Flame Blue Tall Garden Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-20"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Phlox paniculata Flame™ Blue PPAF plant details

Phlox paniculata Flame™ Blue PPAF is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox paniculata Flame™ Blue PPAF

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, mildew-resistant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata Flame™ Blue PPAF

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

Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A pretty new phlox from the Flame Series, with deep blue flower buds, and florets that open up to white with oblique brushes of lavender-blue on each petal. It has a short compact size and decent disease-resistant foliage. It is somewhat similar to Phlox ‘Blue Spot’, but this one is much shorter, has darker blue buds, and less blue color on the petals. The height makes this phlox very fine for massing, and it delivers a welcome cooling effect to the border. (Reputed to be fragrant, I forgot to check).