Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Hardy to Zone 4
Bloom Time - Mid - late Summer - Fall
Colors - White, lavender, pink, red, purple
Foliage - Ovate, medium green leaves
Size - 3-5 ft.
Exposure - Full sun, some light shade
Culture - Easy to grow in average soil, average moisture, may need staking. Powdery mildew is common among this particular variety of phlox. Look for a new variety called "Robert Poore" (magenta) (photo below) which has performed well in mildew testing trials. Other varieties to look for include "David" (white), "Eva Cullum" and "Franz Schubert" (both pink). Clumps can be divided every 3-4 years.
Comments - This old fashioned flower, native to North America, is wonderful for mid to late summer color and looks great in borders. The blooms are long lasting and is often the only perennial blooming in the hot days of summer. An excellent perennial for cut flowers and for attracting butterflies.

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"Robert Poore" (named after a landscape architect from Flora, Mississippi) is one of the best cultivars for the south.