Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata
Family: Polemoniaceae
Garden Phlox grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; consistent moisture.
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How to Grow Garden Phlox
Garden Phlox growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate; consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Garden Phlox as 14-30 days after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers in second season from seed.
Plant Overview
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is listed in the Polemoniaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0190
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Garden Phlox is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate; consistent moisture
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days after cold stratification and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers in second season from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers in second season from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.