Enjoy tall, colorful midsummer impact with Phlox paniculata 'Luminary® Evening Glow'. This garden phlox forms a well-branched, upright clump that reaches about 32-36 inches tall, with a broad, full presence up to about 38-42 inches wide once established. It shines in borders, cottage-style plantings, and pollinator-focused beds, where its fragrant, pink-purple flower clusters create a bold vertical accent while still blending easily with other perennials.

Plant it in full sun for the strongest flowering, but it will also perform well with light afternoon shade or part shade. Provide organically rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil for best vigor and bloom, and water during dry spells. Consistent moisture and a light summer mulch help keep roots cool and reduce stress, especially in hotter regions. Good air circulation is key for garden phlox; space plants so foliage dries quickly after rain or irrigation.

Deadhead spent flower clusters to tidy the plant and encourage continued bloom into later summer. If you want a fresh flush, you can lightly shear or trim back after the first main bloom, then keep the soil evenly moist. Cut stems back in late fall or in early spring before new growth begins. Divide clumps every few years if the center thins or if you want to increase your planting.

In USDA Zones 4-8, this selection is a reliable perennial performer and a strong choice where you want fragrance and pollinator activity. It is also noted for tolerance around black walnut roots, making it a smart option for mixed borders near established trees.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 32-36"
• Spread: 38-42"
• Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
• Grows Under Trees: Conifer - No, Walnut - Yes, Other - No
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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