This hardy perennial attracts pollinators and adds late

For a bright pop of color late-season, tall garden phlox fit the bill. Not only do these come in a plethora of hues, they are hardy, native perennials that pollinators love, too.

These are different than creeping phlox, and they bloom towards August, with colors ranging from pure white to pink, orange, deep burgundy, even blue.

Tall garden phlox grow in clumps that get bigger over time. After a few seasons, you can divide them to form smaller clumps and spread them around the landscape.

Tall garden phlox grow mostly care-free, but they do encounter powdery mildew, if the conditions are right.

The plants start getting powdery mildew around this time of year when we get cool, dewy nights and sunny days. The fungus can turn the leaves yellow and they start to drop.

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