Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes'

Garden Phlox

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

A shorter, fragrant variety, sporting soft pink with red eyed flowers. This variety has a very high degree of mildew resistance.

Height

20-24 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Phlox is from the Greek word 'flame'. Top rated for the Midwest in the Chicago Botanic Garden's trials.

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Keep foliage dry to inhibit powdery mildew.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea ), Fall Blooming Reed Grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea var. brachytricha), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris x clandonensis), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea ), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris pallida), Knautia (Knautia macedonica), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Spiked Gayfeather,Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Silver Feather Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Four Angled Sundrops (Oenothera tetragona), Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa columbaria), Speedwell (Veronica )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Hummingbirds
•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Fragrant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained