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Phlox maculata (Meadow phlox)
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Phlox maculata
Other names
Meadow phlox, Wild sweet William
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Species
P. maculata - P. maculata is an erect, clump-forming perennial with hairy stems bearing linear to ovate, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves and erect, narrowly conical panicles of fragrant, pink, violet, or white flowers in early- to midsummer.
Phlox maculata is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Violet, Pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Phlox eelworm Phlox eelworm
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut to the ground in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlox maculata (Meadow phlox) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Phlox maculata
Other names
Meadow phlox, Wild sweet William
Genus
Phlox Phlox
Species
P. maculata - P. maculata is an erect, clump-forming perennial with hairy stems bearing linear to ovate, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves and erect, narrowly conical panicles of fragrant, pink, violet, or white flowers in early- to midsummer.
Native to
Eastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Violet, Pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut to the ground in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Phlox maculata (Meadow phlox) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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