Perennial or border phlox, Phlox paniculata, is a tall-growing phlox native to the USA, typically with pink flowers. However there are many garden-worthy cultivars available in a range of heights and with different coloured flowers, making them a popular stalwart of the traditional border.
Perennial phlox is renowned for its colourful flowers with a sweet, honey-like fragrance. It’s an ideal choice for the middle of a border, and thrives in rich, moist soil in light shade.
Phlox paniculata 'White Flame' has a compact, bushy habit, and bears large, pure white blooms with a strong fragrance. It looks fantastic in mixed herbaceous borders, and is ideally grown near a path or patio, where its fragrance can be appreciated. For best results, grow in moist soil, in partial shade. ‘White Flame’ makes an excellent cut flower.
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Phlox ‘White flame’ and wildlife
Phlox ‘White flame’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is Phlox ‘White flame’ poisonous?
Phlox ‘White flame’ has no toxic effects reported.