Phlox paniculata 'Ditomfav' PP21,369 - First Editions® Cotton Candy™ Phlox

Cotton Candy Phlox is a native compact perennial with stiff stems that stay upright and deep green lance-shaped foliage.  Dense fragrant clusters of soft lavender-pink flowers with darker pink eyes from mid summer into fall, attracting butterflies.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Cotton Candy is powdery mildew resistant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  Water regularly, but do not water from overhead or overcrowd plants to avoid powdery mildew.  Cut to ground and clean garden area in winter helps prevent mildew infection in next growing season.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Taller stems may need staking. Deadheading prolongs bloom.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Speedwell, Clematis

IMAGE: Plants Nouveau, Phlox paniculata Candy Store® Cotton Candy

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.