Phlox Bedazzled Lavender
Plant Details
Gorgeous lavender coloured flowers with purple shaded markings create an explosion of spring colour. Foliage has a rounded, spreading habit and remains all year. It is hardy.
Month Available: May
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Purple
Suitable For Wildlife: Butterflies
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Spring
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Spring flowering
Height / Spread: 15cm x 80cm (6in x 32in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
This looks fantastic in my garden hanging down over the edge of a small brick wall. It also looks good growing across the edge of a footpath or corner of a patio.
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew.
Plant Care: Trim lightly following flowering.
Care and Time: Medium - summer
Warning: Toxic if eaten.
Benefits: A good garden plant, with masses of distinctive flowers. Easy to grow and a very versatile plant for many areas.
History: Commonly known as Moss Phlox, Phlox is native to America and often found in graveyards. Phlox comes from the Greek word meaning 'Flame'.
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