Phlox 'Violet Pinwheels' PPAF
Violet Pinwheels Phlox
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
Long-blooming, low-growing hybrid cross variety with vibrant violet blooms in spring and a rebloom in fall. Tumbles beautifully over rocks, slopes and banks. Makes a gorgeous border edging, or as a groundcover or in a rock garden.
Height
4-5 in
Spread
16-18 in
Interesting Notes
Developed by Dr. Ault at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Bloom Time
April-May and late summer to fall
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Any sunny location with well-drained, moderately fertile soil is sufficient to thrive. It does best with occasional water, although it is rebarkably heat and drought tolerant.
When to Divide
early spring or fall
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea ), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Dwarf Bearded Iris (Iris ), Spiked Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), (Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta), Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile), Variegated Moor Grass (Molinia caerulea), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Cranesbill (Geranium wlassovianum), Primrose (Primula vulgaris), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Alyssum (Alyssum wulfenianum), Avens (Geum ), Ice Plant (Delosperma Delmara® Pink)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
