
Grow Zone
4 - 8
Mature Height
48
Mature Width
24
Sun / Shade
Full Sun, Part Shade, and Shade
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
Tomato Fruit Set
Days To Maturity
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Soil Tolerance
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Description / Phlox 'Starburst'
Phlox 'Starburst' is a vigorous garden favorite, growing 24 to 48 inches tall and blooming continuously from midsummer to early fall. Its showy pink flower clusters are borne on sturdy stems, filling the garden with sweet fragrance and attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Perfect for cutting, these abundant blooms ensure your garden and home are brimming with beauty all season long.
A variety of Phlox paniculata, commonly known as tall phlox, 'Starburst' is a hardy perennial for Zones 4-8. This versatile plant is ideal for adding vibrant color to butterfly gardens, borders, and cutting gardens. Its resilience to challenging weather conditions makes it a dependable choice for any gardener.
Grow 'Starburst' in sunny to lightly shaded areas with fertile, moist, and well-drained soil. To improve soil conditions, amend clay soils with organic material or sandy soils with peat moss. Keep the soil consistently moist and apply a summer mulch to preserve moisture and keep roots cool, especially during hot or dry periods. Good air circulation helps prevent disease, and annual spring fertilization supports its vigorous growth. Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering season and consider staking taller stems. deer resistant and low maintenance, 'Starburst' is a garden standout.
Plant 'Starburst' phlox roots in spring, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart and burying them 1½ to 2 inches deep, roots facing down.
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Variety: 'Starburst'
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Bloom Color: Pink, White
Foliage Color: Medium Green
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Light Requirements: Full SunPart ShadeShade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
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Uses: Special Features: Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
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