Phlox ‘John Fanick’

This hardy garden phlox has earned its Texas Superstar® title. It survives in heat, humidity, and drought. It is an ideal cottage garden plant or can be used in xeriscaping. Use it in beds and borders to add color and fragrance. This phlox attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

This phlox prefers to be planted in full sun or light shade. While most phlox require fertile organic rich soil, this phlox will perform well in less desirable conditions. It does require well-drained soils and moderate moisture. Although this phlox is disease resistant, plant with good air circulation, a light summer mulch, and avoid overhead watering. Cutting back after first bloom will force a second bloom. Cut to the ground after the first frost. Vegetative propagation only by division of the clumps in spring or stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Phlox bugs, powdery mildew and root rot can be serious problems. Spider mites can also be a problem

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