Plant Profile: Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender'

"David's Lavender" is a perennial herb that features striking lavender-pink flowers adorned with a darker central eye. These large flower clusters typically bloom from mid to late summer and, with regular deadheading, can extend their display into the fall.

To achieve optimal growth, it is best to plant this variety in full sunlight, within fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. During dry periods, regular watering is essential, along with periodic fertilization throughout the growing season. While it can tolerate clay soil, David's Lavender thrives with the addition of lime in more acidic conditions. Although it requires some care, the stunning blooms it produces over an extended period make the effort worthwhile. This plant is ideal for the middle of perennial borders, can be grouped in small clusters, and pairs beautifully with other colored phloxes, attracting both hummingbirds and butterflies.

It also exhibits a degree of resistance to mildew.

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