Phlox paniculata Candy Store Grape Lollipop
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly summer color.
This compact perennial solves the classic phlox headache by resisting disease while delivering a massive, fragrant color payoff. It’s a low-maintenance powerhouse that keeps your garden beds humming with pollinators all summer, trading wild, leggy growth for a tidy, reliable structure that actually stays where you put it.
$17.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant color for summer borders
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, disease-resistant perennials
- Nature lovers looking to support local butterflies and hummingbirds
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners preferring a hands-off, set-it-and-forget-it plant
- Residents in hot, arid climates prone to pest outbreaks
- Beginners intimidated by routine garden maintenance and plant care
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant, tubular blooms act as a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Disease Resistance
Engineered specifically to withstand common phlox issues like powdery mildew.
Maintenance Ease
Compact growth habit minimizes the need for staking or aggressive pruning.
Bloom Longevity
Provides reliable, continuous color from mid-summer well into the fall.
Hardiness Versatility
Robust range across USDA zones 4 through 9 ensures wide adaptability.
Landscape Utility
Upright structure works beautifully in mass plantings or as container accents.
Key Specs
Hardiness Zone
USDA 4-9
Mature Height
18-24 inches
Mature Spread
12-18 inches
Bloom Time
July-August
Spacing
12-18 inches
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata
SKU
S36121
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Moderate
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