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Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329

Also Known As

  • Triple Play Smooth Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329 plant details

Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329 is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with variegated foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely cream-edged foliage of this almost-native meadow phlox makes a decorative carpet, itself, after the 2' stalks of pink-lavender late-spring flowers have been enjoyed and cut back. S-PSh/M (not dry)

Gardening facts about Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329 plant

How to Grow Phlox glaberrima 'Triple Play' PP21329

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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