Phlox paniculata 'Prismatic Pink'

Phlox paniculata 'Prismatic Pink' is a vibrant flowering perennial that produces dense clusters of bright pink blooms through mid to late summer. Its compact upright habit and long blooming display make it a strong performer in sunny borders where it delivers continuous color and reliable garden structure.

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

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Rich well drained soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Moderately deer resistant

Native Status

This phlox is a cultivated ornamental selection derived from North American native phlox species and bred for improved color, mildew resistance, and extended bloom performance in garden settings.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Butterflies

• Attracts swallowtails, painted ladies, and other butterflies which are drawn to its dense nectar rich flower clusters.

Bees

• Highly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which actively forage throughout the bloom period.

Hummingbirds

• Frequently visited by hummingbirds which feed on the tubular flowers during peak bloom.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow airflow and full clump development.

Landscape Placement

• Excellent for sunny borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where its bright pink blooms provide strong midsummer color.

Companion Plants

• Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' (Coneflower) - Extends summer color and enhances pollinator activity alongside phlox.
• Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds vertical purple flower spikes that contrast with rounded phlox blooms.
• Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Provides warm golden midsummer color for strong visual contrast.
• Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Introduces fine textured grass structure and seasonal color shifts.
• Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Offers long blooming yellow flowers that pair well in mixed sunny plantings.