Blue Paradise Phlox is a native upright perennial with stiff stems that are covered with deep green toothed foliage.  Dense clusters of spicy scented coor changing flowers that shift from lighter blue, to deep violet-blue, to violet-red, and back  bloom through summer attracting butterflies.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Blue Paradise has good resistance to powdery mildew.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance.  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. Deadheading prolongs bloom.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Cheddar Pinks, Solidago, Clematis

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Phlox paniculata Blue Paradise

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.