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Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Short 12-15"
Minus icon Spacing Plant 8-15" apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 4-8
Minus icon Soil Type Normal
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Phlox glaberrima ssp. triflora 'Triple Play' (PP21,329)
Smooth Phlox (Phlox glaberrima) is a native US wildflower thriving in moist environments like river banks, marshes, wet prairies, and open woodlands. Growing on tall, upright, deep green stems that seldom need staking. This clump-forming perennial produces sweetly-aromatic, rose to reddish-purple flower clusters that attract butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. Ideal for native wildflower gardens, borders, along ponds or streams, or in naturalized areas.
Smooth Phlox adapts well to most conditions (including sand or clay) and tolerates more soil moisture than most other species of Phlox. Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. Resistant to heat, humidity, powdery mildew, and root rot as well as Black Walnut / Juglone. Plants are intolerant of drought and may need supplemental watering during dry spells. Spreads slowly by rhizomes and self-seeding. Deadheading spent flowers can prolong blooming and control its spread.
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.
