(Phlox)

(Arend's Phlox, Phlox)

An intermediate-sized, upright phlox, Arend's phlox is known to be a heavy producer of its light violet-blue or rosy lavender flowers in summertime. This herbaceous perennial was developed in 1912 by the Arends Nursery in Germany through the crossing of the floriferous garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) with the compact woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata).

The upright stems arise from a tight clump and are draped in rich green, lance-shaped leaves. In the warmth of early summer,...

(Arend's Phlox, Phlox)

This compact, upright, white-flowering phlox is a member of the Spring Pearl series, and is notable for its resistance to powdery mildew. Developed at Arends Nursery in Germany, members of this series were produced by crossing tall garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) with the more compact woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata).

In early summer, the starry, five-petaled flowers of ‘Miss Jo-ellen’ appear in generous, domed clusters atop vigorous, knee-high mounds of rich green, lance-shaped...

(Arend's Phlox, Phlox)

This compact hybrid phlox produces a generous display of rosy, bicolored flowers in summer. Developed in 1912 at Arends Nursery in Germany, it was produced by crossing tall garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) with the more compact woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata).

In early summer, the starry, five-petaled flowers of ‘Ping Pong’ bloom in large, domed clusters atop vigorous, knee-high clumps of rich green, lance-shaped foliage. The vibrant pink blossoms fade to deep rose centers,...

(Arend's Phlox, Phlox)

This compact hybrid phlox produces a generous display of vivid magenta flowers in summer. Originally developed in 1912 at Arends Nursery in Germany, it was produced by crossing tall garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) with the more compact woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata).

In early summer, the starry, five-petaled flowers of ‘Purple Star’ bloom in large, domed clusters atop vigorous, knee-high clumps of rich green, lance-shaped foliage. The lightly fragrant, rosy-violet blossoms...

(Phlox, Spring Pearl Phlox)

A powdery mildew resistant collection of intermediate-sized, upright phlox, the Spring Pearl Series of Arend's phlox is known to be a heavy producer of flowers in summertime. This series of herbaceous perennials was developed by the Arends Nursery in Germany through the crossing of the floriferous garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) with the compact woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata).

Upright stems arise from a tight clump and are draped in rich green, lance-shaped leaves. In the...

(Cleft Phlox)

(Thickleaf Phlox)

Thick, leathery leaves upon a tall stem gives the thickleaf phlox its name, but its glory is the white, violet or deep pink flowers that appear in the heat of summer. This typically evergreen, upright perennial is native to the moist, acidic soils of woodland edges across the American Southeast.

Leaves are usually dark green and glossed, narrowly lance-like and leathery. They are held opposite each other on tall stems. During the heat of summer, stem tips bear a tight cluster of white, pink or...

(Thickleaf Phlox)

Thick, leathery leaves upon shorter than usual stems gives the Bill Baker thickleaf phlox its fame, but its glory is the rosy pink flowers that appear in the heat of early summer. This typically evergreen, upright perennial is native to the moist, acidic soils of woodland edges across the American Southeast.

Leaves are bright green and glossed, narrowly lance-like and leathery. They are held opposite each other on upright stems. In early summer, stem tips bear a tight cluster of pink blossoms...

(Thickleaf Phlox)

This glorious phlox produces large clusters of fragrant, snow white flowers on mildew-resistant plants throughout the summer. It is a cultivar of Carolina phlox, which is native to moist woodland edges of the southeastern United States. Its flowers appear from early to midsummer atop sturdy, purple-tinted stems lined with opposite pairs of leathery, dark green, lance-shaped leaves. The narrowly tubular blossoms open to flattened, five-petaled faces, and may be visited by hummingbirds and butterflies.

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