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 $125
• 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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