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Butterfly Magnet: Perennial Jeana Phlox

Sugar Creek Nursery Phlox Jeana

By Ann Lapides

Jeana Phlox, a long-lived perennial, brings months of beautiful color and excellent disease resistance. Its many sweetly fragrant flower heads are made of hundreds of petals in lovely shades of rosy pink. At a recent field trial at the world-renowned Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware, Jeana received a perfect 5-star rating, the only Phlox out of 66 to win the top score. According to the observers of the trial:

“Without a doubt, the best-performing Phlox from the trial. Jeana, in particular, stood out for its exceptionally mildew-free foliage. This trait carries through to the garden and is one of the main reasons Jeana performed as well in the trial. It produces an impressive floral display from mid-July through early September. Interestingly, the individual flowers, or pips, are much smaller than any other garden phlox. However, that does not deter the butterflies that feed on its nectar. In fact, we found Jeana attracted more butterflies than any other garden phlox in the entire trial. With a top rank in both horticultural and ecological evaluations, Phlox Jeana is hard to beat.”

This plant is for you if you love Phlox but have steered away from it due to its finicky behavior. It works beautifully in cottage gardens, mass plantings, and containers. Its exceptional flowers are outstandingly cut and delightfully fragrant. It is a favorite of Swallowtail butterflies, Skippers, Sphinx months, Hummingbird moths, hummingbirds, and other butterflies. Cut plants back hard to about 6″ for rebloom. Jeana Phlox has won the prestigious 2024 Perennial of the Year from the Perennial Plant Association. Plant in full sun to light shade in soil that has been amended with organic matter. Keep well-watered, especially when plants are blooming and setting up buds. For best results, apply an all-purpose fertilizer following the manufacturer’s instructions. Find Jeana Phlox at Sugar Creek Gardens plant nursery in Kirkwood. Order it online at www.sugarcreekgardens.com.

Sugar Creek Gardens
1011 N Woodlawn, Kirkwood MO 63122
sugarcreekgardens.com

314-965-3070