Jeana Garden Phlox
Conservation & Science Gardens
Scientific Name: Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’
Order: Ericales
Family: Polemoniaceae
Type: Perennial
Endangered Status: n/a
Number of Recorded Individuals at the Zoo: 154
From midsummer to mid fall, Jeana garden phlox features colorful terminal clusters of lavender-pink flowers above dark green foliage that is resistant to powdery mildew. This perennial cultivar prefers well-drained, medium-moisture, organic soil and is an excellent addition to sunny borders. Jeana garden phlox is a favorite among butterflies and hummingbirds.
Native Range
From cultivation; species native to eastern United States
USDA Hardiness Zone
4–8
Average Mature Height
3 feet
Flower Color
Purple
Flowering Months
July–September
Supports
Butterflies, bees, and birds