Phlox glaberrima 'Morris Berd'
Phlox-SmoothOne of few taller phlox cultivars that blooms in spring; great for early season sales. Large clusters of rosy pink flowers with white eyes appear above the dark green, thin, lance-shaped leaves which show excellent resistance to powdery mildew. Thrives in heat, humidity, and moist to wet, rich soils.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Bog, High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- Take care not to plant too deeply
- Best in 1-gal containers
- Moist, well-drained soil with a 6-6.5 pH
- Pinch plants prior to or shortly after planting
- Follow an average watering regime
- PGR rates to achieve sufficient control are higher on Phlox; begin applications early in the crop cycle
Pot in late summer for highest quality finished plants the following spring. Since the foliage is somewhat evergreen, growing in a cold frame under white poly is better than growing under clear cover. Hold plants cool in winter to avoid premature flowering.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Late Summer-Fall
- Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes