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Phlox carolina 'Kim'

Also Known As

  • Phlox carolina subsp. carolina 'Kim'
  • Kim Carolina Phlox
  • Kim Thickleaf Phlox

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-48"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Phlox carolina 'Kim' plant details

Phlox carolina 'Kim' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox carolina 'Kim'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox carolina 'Kim'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clusters of pinkish purple flowers with a white eye sit atop sturdy stems and are borne in late spring and early summer. Kim Carolina Phlox is a slowly spreading evergreen perennial well suited to the front of the garden and its nectar rich flowers attract a variety of pollinators including butterflies and hummingbirds. A disease and mildew resistant easy care native. Provide this durable little perennial with a full to partly sunny position in a moist to average moist, well-drained soil for the best results.

Gardening facts about Phlox carolina 'Kim' plant

How to Grow Phlox carolina 'Kim'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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