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    Phlox maculata 'Alpha'

    Also Known As

    • Alpha Spotted Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3b-8b

    Phlox maculata 'Alpha' plant details

    Phlox maculata 'Alpha' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox maculata 'Alpha'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
    Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox maculata 'Alpha'

    USDA Zones: 3b - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Originally from moist sunny meadows of the mid-Atlantic states, sturdy 2-4' stems support cylindrical clusters of lilac pink flowers, each with a darker eye..."fragrant and elegant" (G.S. Thomas). S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Phlox maculata 'Alpha' plant

    How to Grow Phlox maculata 'Alpha'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • 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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    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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

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    Zones

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    Width: 18"

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun
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