{"product_id":"phlox-paniculata-pink-lightning","title":"Phlox paniculata 'Pink Lightning'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhlox paniculata 'Pink Lightning'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking upright garden phlox with bright pink flower clusters edged in crisp white that bloom in midsummer through early fall. Its bold bicolor effect stands out in sunny borders while the fragrant blooms attract a steady stream of pollinators during the peak of the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 Mid summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture\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\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis garden phlox is a cultivated selection of Phlox paniculata, a species native to eastern North America and commonly found in moist meadows and woodland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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, Painted Ladies, and other nectar feeding butterflies that are drawn to its brightly colored fragrant blooms throughout summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which forage heavily on its dense flower clusters during peak bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisiting hummingbirds are drawn to the tubular flowers for their nectar rich blooms during mid to late summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for good airflow and reduce mildew risk while supporting full clump development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny perennial borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where its bold color and fragrance can stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 summer color and supports heavy pollinator activity alongside phlox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds strong golden contrast and long lasting midsummer blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides vertical structure and movement behind the flowering phlox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Contributes upright violet flower spikes that contrast beautifully with pink tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Softens edges with flowing blue purple blooms and long season interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46487718428833,"sku":"PHLOX PANICULATA LUMINARY PINK LIGHTNING","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ImageComingSoon.jpg?v=1589304044","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/phlox-paniculata-pink-lightning","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}