Garden Phlox
Phlox arendsii
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☀️ Full sun, Partial shade
📏 100 cm
🌿 Perennial
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| Botanical name | Phlox arendsii |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Garden phlox |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Plant type | perennial (Hybrid created by crossing P. paniculata with P. divaricata) |
| Height × Spread | 100 cm × — |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil | fertile, evenly moist soil; well-drained soil; moist, humus-rich conditions |
| Flowering | July–September |
| Toxicity | — |
| Native range | — |
Pests and Diseases
| Problem | Symptoms | Management |
|---|---|---|
| Powdery mildew | White, dusty fungal growth appears on leaves and flower heads, often causing distortion. | Ensure good air circulation, water at the base, and apply a fungicide if severe. |
| Slugs and snails | Irregular holes in leaves and slimy trails across foliage and stems. | Use copper tape, beer traps, or iron phosphate-based pellets to deter feeding. |
| Aphids | Clusters of small green or black insects on new growth, often accompanied by sticky honeydew. | Spray off with a strong jet of water or treat with insecticidal soap. |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves despite moist soil, often due to poor drainage. | Plant in well-drained soil and avoid overwatering to prevent waterlogging. |
For step-by-step help, read Controlling Aphids Naturally, Dealing with Slugs and Snails and Treating Powdery Mildew. Or browse the full plant problem solver to diagnose an issue by symptom.
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