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Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
Big clusters of bright magenta flowers cover ‘Nicky’ in summer. It is a tall, strong-stemmed garden phlox that offers good garden performance.
Garden phlox is one of those must have old-fashioned garden flowers. It is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that originates from eastern North America. The upright, bushy plant produces enormous, conical panicles of colorful flowers in midsummer. The individual flowers are five-petaled, tubular and those of ‘Nicky’ are vibrant magenta. These can lose color as they age. The fragrant blooms will continue to appear into late summer and early fall, especially if deadheaded, and are highly attractive to butterflies.
Plant garden phlox in sites with full to partial sun and fertile, evenly moist soil with average to good drainage. It is highly susceptible to powdery mildew, so count on battling a yearly defoliating mildew attack. This phlox has a number of garden uses. It is a major butterfly lure, the flowers are great for cutting and look pretty in informal wildflower bouquets, and it’s ideal for tall perennial borders.
8 - 1
4 - 8
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Summer, Fall
Showy
Magenta
Green
Yes
No
Single
Matte
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Butterflies
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