Phlox maculata 'Natascha'
Natasha Summer Phlox
DESCRIPTION
Natasha Summer Phlox
Phlox maculata 'Natascha'
- Plant listed for information only. Not currently being sold at Garden Centers
Strong, stiff, upright stems carry glossy, disease-resistant foliage topped by cones of hundreds of delicately scented pink with white striped flowers in mid-summer. Long blooming and more compact in form, its blooms attract butterflies and hummingbirds in masses adding to its garden color.
BENEFITS
- Attracts hummingbirds and many native songbirds
- A magnet for butterflies and native insects
- Makes a wonderful cut flower
- Spectacular massed in the back of a garden
- Deer resistant
- Excellent powdery mildew resistance
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Found in wet meadows, stream banks and thickets.
Interesting Facts
Butterflies, bumblebees and hummingbirds may find Phlox irresistible, but its charms aren't restricted to the daytime. Hawkmoths will appear around dusk to drink the nectar. Pale colored blossoms will attract the most of these nighttime visitors.
GROWING TIPS
Prefers humus-rich, moisture yet well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Appreciates a light summer mulch which helps retain moisture and keep roots cool.