Rose-pink flowers with small white eyes bloom after spring phlox and before the summer flowering garden phlox. Bright green, glossy, disease-resistant foliage. Excellent for mass plantings and groundcover use. Native. Black walnut tolerant. Deer resistant. 18″. Botanical Name- Phlox glaberrima Morris Berd Pronunciation- floks glah-bur-EE-muh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- May – June Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Caramel’ – moist soil, warm pink vs golden foliage Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies (including Monarchs for nectar), hummingbirds Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP51A Yearly Care Instructions- Prune spent flowers to prolong bloom time. Provide full sun and consistent watering. A light compost application in spring improves vigor. Trimming Instructions- Cut back spent flower stems in summer to encourage new growth. Thin out crowded clumps in early spring if necessary. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring and after first bloom; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay soil to prevent root rot and powdery mildew. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, spider mites
