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Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender' is often confused with:
Phlox carolina Phlox carolina
Phlox paniculata Phlox paniculata
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Phlox P. douglasii- creeping phlox
Phlox maculata Form in native habitat
Phlox paniculata 'David' Form
Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender' has some common insect problems:
Phlox Plant Bug and Other Lopidea Plant Bugs
Oriental Beetle
Fourlined Plant Bug
Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender' has some common disease problems:
Black Root Rot on Ornamental Plants
Phytophthora Blight and Root Rot on Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials
Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender' has some other problems:
Cottontail Rabbit

Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender'

Phonetic Spelling
FLOCKS pan-ick-you-LAY-tuh
Description

"David's Lavender" is an herbaceous perennial cultivar with fragrant, showy. lavender-pink flowers that have a darker central eye.  The large clusters bloom from mid to late summer and with deadheading may bloom into fall. 

For best results, it should be planted in full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Phlox need watering during dry spells and some fertilization throughout the season. Although it is tolerant of clay soil, David's Lavender will benefit from the application of lime in acidic soils. In spite of taking a little work, they are worth the effort for the showy blooms over a long season. They can be used in the middle border of the perennial garden, in small masses, and with other colored phloxes or to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Somewhat mildew resistant.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
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#hummingbird friendly#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#fragrant flowers#conical#fall flowers#pink flowers#pyramidal#moth caterpillar host#mulch#upright form#small mammals#moist soil#mounding#fire low flammability#well-drained soil#multistemmed#rich soils#summer flowers#lavender flowers#herbaceous perennial#large flowers#long bloom time#cutting garden#acidic soils tolerant#alkaline soils tolerant#clumping#mildew resistant#butterfly friendly#partial shade tolerant#black walnut toxicity tolerant#perennial#moth friendly
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Phlox
    Species:
    paniculata
    Family:
    Polemoniaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Root Cutting
    Stem Cutting
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    North America
    Fire Risk Rating:
    low flammability
    Wildlife Value:
    Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies, skippers, hummingbird moths, sphinx moths, and hummingbirds. Deer, rabbits browse on the foliage.
    Play Value:
    Attractive Flowers
    Attracts Pollinators
    Colorful
    Defines Paths
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    Disease resistant
    Dimensions:
    Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Perennial
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Conical
    Erect
    Mounding
    Multi-stemmed
    Pyramidal
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Capsule
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    The fruit is a longitudinally dehiscent capsule with three or more valves that sometimes separate explosively.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Long Bloom Season
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Tubular
    Flower Petals:
    4-5 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Panicles of densely packed tubular lavender-pink flowers with darker eye. Individual 5-petaled flowers are small at 1/2 inch diameter but the pyramidal flower clusters are 6-10 inches wide. Blooms mid to late summer to fall.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Soft
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Opposite
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    3-5 inch long oval deep green leaves
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Meadow
    Naturalized Area
    Patio
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Small groups
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Moths
    Small Mammals
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Black Walnut