Phlox paniculata ‘Orchid Yellow’
Phlox paniculata 'Orchid Yellow' is a tall garden phlox with large, fragrant, pink flowers edged in lime green.
Pretty in pink, this fascinating, long-lasting, fragrant tall garden phlox is sure to draw attention. ‘Orchid Yellow’ displays unique colours of hot pink with vibrant chartreuse green to yellow picotee edges. Very floriferous on large, 6-7 inch panicles from summer to early fall on strong stems 25-30 inches tall. Phlox paniculata is an important mainstay in the garden for long-blooming colour on vertical plants. Use in the mid to back of the mixed sunny border, plant in drifts, and use as cut flowers. Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Pollinator attractor.
Common Name: Tall Garden Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae (The Phlox Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Open woods, scrub, sides of streams and on hillsides, often on limestone.
Award:
Geographical Origin: North America, Garden Origin
