Phlox (Tall Garden Phlox)
Color Name: Cover Girl
Phlox paniculata Cover Girl is a captivating perennial known for her stunning floral display. Cover Girl boasts vibrant clusters of fragrant, lavender purple flowers with a white halos at the center. She stands out for her compact growth habit, reaching a height of 38-42 inches and spreading gracefully, making her an excellent choice for gardens. Her prolific blooming period during summer attracts butterflies and pollinators, adding a delightful touch of color to any garden landscape. Most importantly, Cover Girl is known for disease resistance, specifically mildew that often plagues Tall Garden Phlox.
These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.
Growing Tips: Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.
Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistent moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
Phlox paniculata Cover Girl is a captivating perennial known for her stunning floral display. Cover Girl boasts vibrant clusters of fragrant, lavender purple flowers with a white halos at the center. She stands out for her compact growth habit, reaching a height of 38-42 inches and spreading gracefully, making her an excellent choice for gardens. Her prolific blooming period during summer attracts butterflies and pollinators, adding a delightful touch of color to any garden landscape. Most importantly, Cover Girl is known for disease resistance, specifically mildew that often plagues Tall Garden Phlox.
These perennials are a favorite of gardeners around the world and a staple of North American native gardens. Be sure to locate these plants in full sun for the best flowering performance and to help avoid powdery mildew concerns. A favorite of pollinators.
Growing Tips: Phlox is unequaled for its showy blooms over a long period in summer. Though it is one of the most popular perennials available, it does require some maintenance to sustain its health and vigor.
Phlox grows best in rich, moist soil in full sun. It will thrive with bi-monthly fertilizing and consistent moisture levels. Overhead watering should be avoided since some varieties of phlox are susceptible to powdery mildew. This can be avoided or diminished by providing ample air circulation around the plants and by thinning them out periodically. Deadheading will prolong bloom time and prevent self-seeding.
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
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Flower Color: Purple Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 38 to 42 Inches Spread: 24 to 28 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Summer Mid-Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Fragrant  Extended Bloomer  Native Easy to Grow Disease Resistant Cut Flower or Foilage Border Landscapes Mass Planting Rebloomer
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
