Growing Phlox
Phlox paniculata or summer phlox or border phlox - so many names for this wonderfully performing perennial. This old fashioned beauty will remind you of your grandmother's garden. Here's how simple it is to grow:
Choose a well drained soil rich in compost. Mulch around roots every spring.
Be sure to allow air circulation around the plant to deter powdery mildew. To help build circulation, plant about 1 foot apart. If the plant becomes too thick with stems, thin in the spring by cutting out one third of the stem mass.
Divide plants every 3 or 4 years to encourage stronger growth.
Place in full sun. If that's not possible, then the phlox should get at least 4-6 hours of sunlight per day.
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A garden staple! Some cultivars are significantly less prone to powdery mildew than others in my experience. I never saw a lick of it on "David," for example, which is probably the white one in your bottom photo.
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