Phlox paniculata 'Nicky'
Garden Phlox
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
This variety has an exceptional deep magenta color that brings the summer garden to life.
Height
30-36 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Bloom Time
July-August
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Keep foliage dry to inhibit powdery mildew.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea ), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Mountain Bluet (Centaurea montana), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Coneflower (Echinacea Mango Meadowbrite), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Oriental Lily (Lilium ), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Four Angled Sundrops (Oenothera tetragona), Drooping Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata), Fall Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia ), Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa caucasica), Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
