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Drew Swainston

How to grow phlox – expert tips for happy plants and long-lasting flowers

Pink-purple blooms of a phlox up-close.

Phlox are wide-ranging and hugely popular plants that are loved for their bright and colorful appearance. There are almost 70 different species of phlox to choose from, which means there can be a phlox out there for any type or style of backyard ideas. 

These herbaceous favorites range in height, form, and color, from tall perennial border phlox that are low-maintenance plants for garden borders down to low-growing, creeping phlox that are ideal ground cover plants. As well as the perennials, there are also many annual varieties to choose from.

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