Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender'
Phlox paniculata 'David's Lavender' is a fragrant garden phlox with soft lavender pink flower clusters that bloom through mid to late summer. Its upright habit and abundant blooms bring long lasting color and strong pollinator activity to sunny borders while adding a classic cottage garden feel.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Moist well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant
Native Status
This species is native to eastern North America and is widely used in cultivated forms for improved color, fragrance, and garden performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Draws Swallowtails, Painted Ladies, and Monarchs that feed on the nectar rich flower clusters during peak bloom.
Hummingbirds
- Attracts hummingbirds which visit frequently to feed on the tubular florets throughout the bloom period.
Bees
- Supports native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from the dense flower heads.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to promote good air circulation and reduce the risk of mildew.
Landscape Placement
- Best suited for sunny borders and cottage style plantings where its height, fragrance, and color can stand out among other summer perennials.
Companion Plants
- Monarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (Bee Balm) - Adds bold red blooms and strong pollinator appeal that overlaps with phlox bloom time.
- Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Provides sturdy upright flowers and extended seasonal interest.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Offers bright yellow contrast and reliable midsummer color.
- Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' (Culver's Root) - Brings vertical accent and airy flower spikes that complement the rounded phlox blooms.
- Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass) - Introduces upright structure and texture to balance the planting.