Phlox 'Carolina Kim'

Phlox 'Carolina Kim'

$12.95

Phlox 'Carolina Kim' is a compact native perennial phlox with clusters of soft pink flowers that bloom from late spring into summer above clean green foliage. This adaptable selection offers a tidy habit, reliable flowering, and strong pollinator value while bringing long lasting color to native plantings.

Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Average well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates average conditions

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This species is native to the southeastern and eastern United States and is valued as a reliable native perennial that supports pollinators while adapting well to cultivated landscapes.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

  • Attracts Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and other nectar seeking butterflies which visit the clusters of pink flowers during bloom.

Bees

  • Supports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which gather nectar from its fragrant flower clusters.

Hummingbirds

  • Draws hummingbirds which visit the tubular flowers for nectar throughout the flowering season.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow plants to form full clumps while maintaining good air circulation.

Landscape Placement

  • Well suited for native plantings, mixed borders, cottage gardens, and woodland edges where its soft blooms provide seasonal color and pollinator support.

Companion Plants

  • Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed) - Adds vivid orange blooms and supports additional butterfly activity during the summer season.
  • Amsonia hubrichtii (Arkansas Blue Star) - Provides fine textured foliage and seasonal color contrast with its airy blue flowers.
  • Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Extends the bloom season with upright flowers that complement phlox in sunny gardens.
  • Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds native grass texture and seasonal structure around the flowering clumps.
  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Brings upright purple flower spikes that contrast with the rounded pink flower clusters.

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