One of the heaviest contributors to the garden's treasury of color in late summer and fall; phlox, should now be in the height
of perfection. They are normally sturdy and generous plants, but even the best varieties under neglect can become a puny and sad affair.
There are several general care & cultivation tips you can follow to help insure you raise the best phlox.
First of all give them a sunny spot in the garden. Next they require a well nourished soil, preferably a clay loam well supplied with old manure or compost.
Thirdly, they should be watched for mildew and spider mites and sprayed accordingly if needed. The last requirement is that plants should be divided and reset
every 3-4 years, in early spring or fall.
Flower colors range from pure white through all shades of pink, red, lavender, and purple, often with a contrasting eye; only pure blue and yellow are absent.
The sweet-smelling, ¾ inch flowers are carried in pyramidal, terminal panicles with the individual flowers massed in heavy, triangular trusses.
Dead-head to maintain vigor and curtail self-seeding.
