Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Night phlox, Zaluzianskya ovata is a low-growing, alpine perennial, native to southern Africa. It's highly prized for the numerous small white blooms, which open at night and release a beautiful, sweet perfume.
It's not reliably hardy, but makes a good pot plant that can be moved to somewhere frost-free over winter. It looks lovely in a night garden combined with other fragranced plants like nicotianas, night-scented stocks and summer phlox.
For best results, grow Zaluzianskya ovata in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Cut it back hard once flowering has finished. Reduce watering in winter.
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Zaluzianskya ‘Ovata’ and wildlife
Zaluzianskya ‘Ovata’ is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Zaluzianskya ‘Ovata’ poisonous?
Zaluzianskya ‘Ovata’ has no toxic effects reported.
