Phlox pan. Peppermint Twist
$24.99
Phlox paniculata Peppermint Twist forms compact green clumps with fragrant pink-and-white patterned flowers for containers, cutting, and pollinators.
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Description
Phlox paniculata Peppermint Twist is an accepted deciduous herbaceous perennial cultivar also sold as Phlox Peppermint Twist. It forms compact upright clumps about 4 to 20 inches tall and wide. Narrow bright-green leaves support fragrant pink flowers marked by contrasting white stars from July through September; occasional all-pink or all-white blooms may appear.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in acidic, alkaline, or neutral chalk, clay, loam, or sandy soil that stays moist but well drained. It suits cottage borders, containers, cutting gardens, and pollinator planting. Water regularly, deadhead to extend bloom, and divide established clumps in spring or autumn. An exact cultivar profile reports no toxic effects for people, dogs, cats, horses, or livestock, but normal consumer edibility is not established.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Phlox 'Peppermint Twist', Phlox pan. Peppermint Twist, Phlox Peppermint Twist |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | White, Pink |
| Color flower summer | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | 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 | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade in soil that stays moist but well drained. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Perennial Phlox Peppermint Twist, Garden Phlox Peppermint Twist |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23045906, 7937677951027, ZPHLPAPT0001G, 201924500 |
| Usps | Fragrant pink-and-white patterned flowers provide summer color., Compact clumps suit containers, cutting, and pollinator gardens., Provide sun or partial shade, even moisture, and good drainage. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in spring or autumn, by basal cuttings in spring, or by root cuttings in early autumn or winter. |
| Pests | May be affected by stem eelworm, phlox bugs, or spider mites. |
| Diseases | May be affected by powdery mildew, leaf spot, or root rot. |
| Pruning | Deadhead to prolong flowering, then cut stems to the base in late autumn. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained and water regularly. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |