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Fashionably Early Crystal Phlox

Phlox 'Fashionably Early Crystal'

Category: Perennial • Phlox

Fashionably Early Crystal Phlox offers early blooms and attracts pollinators, perfect for borders and gardens.

Mature Height: 28-32 inches
Mature Width: 26-30 inches
Bloom Color: White, Pink
Bloom Time: Early Spring to Summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Deciduous
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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Fashionably Early Crystal Phlox is a compact perennial known for its early blooming, producing clusters of white flowers with a hint of pink. It attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained soil.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

bordermass plantingpollinator garden

Special Features

Early bloomingattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides nectar.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color in early spring. Works well in mixed borders.

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