Phlox, Volcano Melody Phlox
SKU #'s
- 1008283
- 1008284
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Volcano Melody Phlox is a compact native perennial with stiff stems covered with medium green lance-shaped foliage. Highly fragrant flower clusters that can be a pink, purple, or white and can appear on the same plant bloom throughout summer into fall. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. The Volcano series has improved disease resistance.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Varies |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Fall |
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: Prides Corner, Phlox Volcano® Medley
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
