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Garden Phlox

5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Blooms easily

Fast grower

Also known as

Fall phlox, Perennial phlox, Summer phlox, Peppermint Twist and Phlox Coral Créme Drop

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phlox paniculata

Genus

Phlox

Family

Polemoniaceae

Order

Ericales

How to care for Garden Phlox

💦 Water

How often to water your Garden Phlox

Garden Phlox needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Garden Phlox in your home

Garden Phlox love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Garden Phlox does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Garden Phlox in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Garden Phlox

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Garden Phlox: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Garden Phlox after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

How long does it take before this plant is big enough to be put outside? Got this as an overflow plant from a nearby botanical garden #WildBluePhlox

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Garden Phlox is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Garden Phlox →

Benefits of Growing Garden Phlox →

Common Garden Phlox Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Garden Phlox →

💦 Water Needs

Garden Phlox prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Garden Phlox Water Frequency →

Garden Phlox Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Garden Phlox requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Garden Phlox Light Requirements →

Garden Phlox Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Garden Phlox is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Garden Phlox does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Garden Phlox →

Best Pots for Garden Phlox →

When and How to Successfully Repot Garden Phlox →

What Are Healthy Garden Phlox Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Garden Phlox should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Garden Phlox →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Garden Phlox is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

Garden Phlox Lifecycle →

Garden Phlox Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Garden Phlox →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Garden Phlox can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Garden Phlox Temperature Tolerance →

Garden Phlox Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Garden Phlox →

When to Plant Garden Phlox →

How to Plant Garden Phlox →

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Winter Care for Garden Phlox →

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Is Garden Phlox a Weed? →

🌱 Propagation

Garden Phlox can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Garden Phlox →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Garden Phlox, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.