{"product_id":"phlox-paniculata-liliac-star","title":"Phlox paniculata 'Lilac Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox paniculata 'Lilac Star'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking garden phlox featuring fragrant lilac pink flowers accented by bright white star shaped centers. Blooming through midsummer into early fall, it provides long lasting color and strong pollinator appeal while adding a cheerful cottage garden character to sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist fertile well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar was selected from Phlox paniculata, a species native to much of the eastern United States. While 'Lilac Star' is a cultivated selection, it retains many of the pollinator benefits associated with the native species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Swallowtails, Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and other nectar seeking butterflies throughout its long bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbirds visit the fragrant flower clusters regularly for nectar during midsummer and early fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which forage among the densely packed flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to encourage good air circulation and allow mature plants to develop full flowering stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage style plantings where its fragrant blooms and distinctive star patterned flowers can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Extends seasonal color and provides additional nectar sources for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds strong vertical structure that highlights the rounded flower clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates a vibrant color contrast and blooms during a similar season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarda didyma 'Jacob Cline' (Bee Balm)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Reinforces pollinator activity while providing bold red flower accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers a soft mound of blue lavender blooms that complements the lilac tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46612843266209,"sku":"PHLOX PANICULATA FLAME LILAC STAR","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Phloxpaniculataliliacstar.png?v=1782394794","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/phlox-paniculata-liliac-star","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}