Phlox paniculata ‘David’
$27.99
Pure white summer panicles make Phlox paniculata David a fragrant, upright choice for perennial borders and pollinator gardens.
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Description
Pure white, fragrant flower panicles make Phlox paniculata David a clear focal point in summer perennial borders. Upright stems carry the flowers above green, lance-shaped leaves, while the clump-forming habit gives the planting a strong vertical outline.
Use it in a sunny or partly shaded border with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Its flowers provide nectar for butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds, and the long stems can be cut for indoor arrangements. Water during dry spells, allow good air circulation, and remove faded flower clusters to encourage a longer display.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Phlox (P) 'David', Phlox David, Phlox paniculata 'David' |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | White |
| Color flower summer | White |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Bird-Friendly, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | David Garden Phlox, Garden Phlox |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23021600, 7937677688883, ZPHLPAD0001G, 1004792, 201815260, 201941135, 201924426 |
| Usps | Fragrant pure white panicles rise above upright green foliage., Long summer bloom feeds butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds., Give full sun or partial shade and evenly moist, drained soil. |
| Cultivation | Choose fertile, moist, well-drained ground in sun or light shade. Maintain good air circulation and water the soil during dry periods. Deadhead faded panicles for a longer display. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring or fall, or take basal, root, or stem cuttings at the appropriate season. |
| Pests | Watch for spider mites, phlox bugs, and stem nematodes. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, leaf spot, and root or crown rot may occur. |
| Pruning | Deadhead faded panicles to extend bloom, then cut stems to the base in late fall. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist and water during dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with good air circulation. |