Luminary® 'Backlight' Tall Garden Phlox (paniculata)

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Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in perennials.
A size chart showing 4 different options for Perennial Plants: 4.5" Eco+ Elite (5-8" plant height, 4.5" pot width, 5" pot height); 0.65 Gallon (6-14" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 6.5" pot height); 1 Gallon (6-24" plant height, 6.5" pot width, 7.13" pot height); 2 Gallon (18-28" plant height, 8.88" pot width, 9.38" pot height).
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Luminary® 'Backlight' Tall Garden Phlox (paniculata)

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Please Note: Our plants are currently shipping dormant. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve energy for the next growing season.

Luminary® 'Backlight' Tall Garden Phlox is a stunning perennial that stands out with its pure white, fragrant flowers, forming well-defined panicles atop dark green foliage. This elegant variety is prized not only for its beauty but also for its exceptional disease resistance, thriving even in hot, humid conditions. A favorite of pollinators, it attracts bees and butterflies, adding life to any garden. Perfect for creating a moonlight garden, pair it with other white-flowering plants to enhance the soft, glowing atmosphere. 'Backlight' is a versatile and resilient choice that brings lasting beauty and fragrance to your landscape.

  • 28-30 inches tall and 20-24 inches wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 3-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 20-24 inches apart for best results
  • Produces fragrant, white flowers summer through fall
  • Maintains green foliage from spring to hard frost
  • Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, landscapes, mass planting
  • Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Native to North America, disease resistant

Care:  Grows best in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Provide good air circulation. Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid-summer.

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

 

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