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Phlox adsurgens

Also Known As

  • Northern Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Phlox adsurgens plant details

Phlox adsurgens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox adsurgens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox adsurgens

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phlox adsurgens

Gardening facts about Phlox adsurgens plant

How to Grow Phlox adsurgens

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
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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

Height: 6"

Width: 18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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