Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

Sizes available: Trade gallon

Basics: zones 3-8, 24-48" x 24-36", full sun to light shade, small purple-pink flowers appear in mid to late summer, enjoys consistent moisture

Common names: Garden Phlox

Family: Polemoniaceae

Origin/distribution: The species P. paniculata is native to the eastern and central U.S., but it is not native to Maine. 'Jeana' is an introduction from Jeana Pruitt of Nashville, TN. 

Habitat: The species prefers sunny, moist positions in full sun, such as open river and stream edges

More: 'Jeana' is a pretty, mid-range purply-pink that really glows from far away. I have almost driven off the road a couple of times noticing it in people's gardens. The flowers and flower clusters are smaller than on other garden phlox and that compactness works well for a summer bouquet. It received high marks in the Mt. Cuba phlox trials and attracted the most butterfly visitors.

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