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Phlox paniculata 'Texas Pink'

Also Known As

  • Texas Pink Garden Phlox
  • Texas Pink Summer Border Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Phlox paniculata 'Texas Pink' plant details

Phlox paniculata 'Texas Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 paniculata 'Texas Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox paniculata 'Texas Pink'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Texas Pink Garden Phlox has large rounded clusters of lightly fragrant purplish-pink flowers that are produced atop sturdy purplish-red stems. Their showing begins in early summer lasting for several weeks and possibly longer if they are deadheaded. Texas Pink Phlox is a mildew resistant free flowering selection of our native Phlox paniculata. Provide a full to mostly sunny site with a well-drained soil for the best results. The flowers attract butterflies and larger bees.

Gardening facts about Phlox paniculata 'Texas Pink' plant

How to Grow Phlox paniculata 'Texas Pink'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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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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Width: 2'-3'

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  • even moisture - regular
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