Garden Phlox Plant
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a perennial that grows 2-4 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 4-8, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, and has no edible or medicinal uses.

Habit
Upright
Height
2-4 ft
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
10-30
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Loam, Compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
500-00 g
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, pollinator-friendly
NPK ratio
5:10:5 or 10:10:10
life Span
2-3 yrs
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Grey Mould, Spider Mites.
White powdery growth on leaves Wilting, yellowing leaves, root discoloration Brown or black spots on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers Yellow stippling on leaves, webbing
Neem oil, baking soda spray Improve soil drainage, use beneficial soil microbes Remove infected leaves, use compost tea spray Improve air circulation, remove affected parts Neem oil, predatory mites
Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with metalaxyl or mefenoxam, Copper-based fungicides, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl, Miticides containing abamectin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Traditionally used for mild skin irritations and wound healing.
- Some species have been used in herbal teas for immune support.