Super Ka-Pow Blue Phlox is anativedwarfperennial forming a well-branched mound with stiff stems covered and deep green lance-shaped foliage. Despite the name, the clusters of larger fragrant flowers are lavender pink with a deep pink eye that only have a blue overcast bloom throughout summer. Best flowering infull sunand rich, moist, well-drained soils. Super Ka-Pow Blue is powdery mildew resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1.5′ – 2′ |
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Spread: |
1 – 1.5 |
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Spacing: |
1 |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun,Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:MediumMaintenance.Water regularly, but do not water from overhead or overcrowd plants to avoid powdery mildew. Cut to ground and clean garden area in winter helps prevent mildew infection in next growing season. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Taller stems may need staking. Deadheading prolongs bloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,,Naturalized Areas,Rock Gardens,Wildlife Garden,Native Garden,and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Beardtongue,Speedwell,Clematis
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Phlox paniculata Super Ka-Pow Blue
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
