Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Medium 3'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 24" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun
Minus icon Growing Zones 4-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Phlox paniculata 'Laura'
Phlox paniculata is a stunning, summer-blooming perennial native to the Eastern and Central US, thriving in floodplains, thickets, low woodlands, and along streams. This upright, clump-forming perennial offers a profusion of fragrant, colorful flowers in shades of white, pink, lavender, and red. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, it's an excellent choice for cutting gardens and complements native, woodland, and cottage garden themes. A particularly good selection for colder zones, these Black Walnut and disease-resistant varieties flourish in woodland gardens, borders, and patios, providing beautiful blooms from July through September.
Grow in moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. Also prefers climates with mild summers compared to very hot and humid conditions. Cut back by 1/2 in late spring/early summer to encourage more compact plants. Divide plants every 3-5 years in spring or fall, ensuring each division has 2-3 shoots and roots. Provide plants with good air circulation and avoid overhead watering. May need supplemental watering during dry spells. Removing faded flower panicles will prolong blooming and prevent self-seeding if spread is not desired. Cultivars may not come true from seed. For winter, cut plants to the ground and remove from the garden plus clean up all plant areas in order to minimize possible powdery mildew infection for the following growing season. Taller stems may need staking.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
