Rocketman Russian Sage
Phlox paniculata
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Perennials: Flower
Summer Phlox
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Forms a bushy upright clump of greyish leaves that are lacy and fragrant. An extremely versatile garden plant. Loves hot, sunny sites. Also good to use among shrubs, and even in containers or tubs. Prune back to no less than 6 inches in the spring, and never in the fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Lavender
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
3–4 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring Division