Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' is a vigorous grower that produces showy, dense heads of lavender-pink flowers on plants that are exceptionally mildew resistant. The blossoms, which are plentiful all summer into fall, are adored by butterflies (especially the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail) as well as hummingbirds and other pollinators. ‘Jeana’ was included in an extensive Phlox trial at Mt. Cuba Center, where it was deemed “without a doubt, the best-performing Phlox” – not only horticulturally speaking, but ecologically, having attracted more butterflies than any other variety. Discovered by Jeana Prewitt along Tennessee’s Harpeth River, this remarkable Phlox was named 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year® by the Perennial Plant Association. ‘Jeana’ is an ideal choice for butterfly gardens and meadow plantings, and it pairs well with Shasta Daisies, Monardas, and Ornamental Grasses.

Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox) is the species that earned Phlox its reputation as an indispensable garden plant, and it's worth your while to have as many as possible to enliven your garden in late summer. These upright, often fragrant, favorites produce generous flower clusters that add weeks of carefree color to gardens in summer and fall. Plants in the species flower in a spectrum of shades that ranges from whites to pinks and purples to blues and reds to oranges. Fragrant varieties emit a subtle, sweet, delicious perfume. Pollinators will take notice.

The varied, versatile, and indispensable Phlox genus includes almost 70 species of perennials and annuals. The majority of these low-maintenance plants are native to North America where they can be found in a range of habitats from woodlands and meadows to rocky alpine areas. All have tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, hummingbird moths (also called hawk moths), bees, and butterflies. Most have a spicy vanilla-clove perfume that delights us as well.

For more information on growing Phlox, click Growing Guide.