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Laura Phlox

Phlox Paniculata 'Laura'

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Overview

'Laura' Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Laura') is a prized perennial for its mid-summer to early-fall bloom. It boasts fragrant, vibrant purple flowers with white eyes, spanning up to 1 inch across in dense, pyramidal clusters. Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall and spreading 2-3 feet, its foliage is disease-resistant. Ideal for borders and beds, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing ecosystem vibrancy. Zone 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Its long flowering period
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — that bloom prolifically from mid to late summerLaura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — The blossoms stand out against the lance-shapedLaura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall and spreading 2-3 feet, its foliage is disease-resistantLaura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — spanning up to 1 inch across in denseLaura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Ideal for borders and beds, it thrives in full sun to partial shadeLaura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing ecosystem vibrancy+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Its long flowering period
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — that bloom prolifically from mid to late summer
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — The blossoms stand out against the lance-shaped
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Reaching up to 3-4 feet tall and spreading 2-3 feet, its foliage is disease-resistant
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — spanning up to 1 inch across in dense
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Ideal for borders and beds, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, enhancing ecosystem vibrancy
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — Growing in an upright clump
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — making it an excellent choice for creating visual interest in garden borders
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — vibrant purple flowers with white eyes
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — tiered panicles of vibrant purple flowers
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — commonly known as Laura Phlox
Laura Phlox (Phlox Paniculata 'Laura') — 'Laura' Phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Laura') is a prized perennial for its mid-summer to early-fall bloom
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