This intoxicatingly fragrant Garden Phlox may have you belting “Ave Maria.” Named for the passionate composer of the Romantic era, Franz Schubert, the unusual lilac-pink flowers of this upright, long-blooming perennial is beloved by a veritable orchestra of pollinators from summer to fall. Franz Schubert Garden Phlox is also resistant to powdery mildew, making it a wonderful cut flower.
Conditions: Full to part sun; medium moisture, well-drained soils
Size: 2-3’ tall, 2’ wide
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and many other pollinators
Photo: Staudengärtnerei Forssman