I am always dazzled by the vibrant, long-lasting blooms of fall or garden phlox as they emerge in July attracting dozens of butterflies, skippers, clearwing moths, hummingbirds and other pollinators to their showy blooms.
The large, fragrant pink to red-purple, lavender or rarely white flower clusters—actually panicles for which they are named Phlox paniculata—bloom from July through September above lush green foliage on slender, erect stems that rise from 2-4 inches high. The slender, elliptical dark green leaves are pointed and arranged opposite each other along….
