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Phlox car. 'Kim'
Phlox car. 'Kim'
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Phlox car. 'Kim'

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Phlox carolina ssp. carolina 'Kim' is a cultivar of Carolina phlox, a short but sturdy upright species of phlox native to the southeast that blooms from late May to early June. Although shorter than some phlox species, the 'Kim' cultivar has a vigorous habit that keeps it upright all throughout the growing season, light green foliage which distinguishes it from other phlox, dense clusters of eye-catching light pink flowers, and to top it all off, has the added benefit of resistance to powdery mildew. Lower growing than other upright phlox species,  'Kim' is naturally mat-forming, which makes it a great addition to border plantings or edgings, where its striking, profuse pink flowers and spicy fragrant perfume attract pollinators, butterflies, hummingbirds, and gardeners alike.

Blooming Time: late May - mid June
Size: 24" tall x 24-36" wide, spacing 1-1.5'. In time forms wide cllumps - leave some space for it
USDA Zones: 5 to 9
Culture: full sun, half sun, half shade to light dappled shade. Grows well in average garden soil, loam, and clayish soil. Adaptable to soil typs and moisture
Moisture Needsaverage (medium), medium-moist
Origin: discovered and introduced by plantsman Jan Midgley from a wild population in Alabama. In nature Phlox carolina occupies woodland openings and edges, usually on slightly acidic or richer soils, loams and even sands. Usually on slighlty moist soils. Phlox carolina ssp. carolina is native to southeastern and souther states
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: no / no (needs some protection)
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinatorsbutterflies, sphinx moths (hummingbird moth)
Attracts Hummingbirdsyes