Phlox, Garden Phlox 'Laura'

Phloxpaniculata

Family
Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlox (floks)
Species
paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Anchorage, Alaska

San Leandro, California

Wolcott, Colorado

Barrington, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Des Plaines, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Coatesville, Indiana

Inwood, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

South China, Maine

Norton, Massachusetts

Weymouth, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Auburn, New Hampshire

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Jefferson, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Minot, North Dakota

Bend, Oregon

Mercer, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Fancy Gap, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

7
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2
neutrals
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| February 2017 | neutral

Just for your information I just read this about Phlox 'Uzpekh' or also called 'Uspech'
My name is Luc Klinkhamer and I just read ...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | May 2016 | positive

This cultivar was bred by Gaganov in Russia in 1937, and named 'Uzpekh'. It was later renamed 'Laura' by Luc Klinkhamer. ...Read More

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Minot, ND | June 2012 | neutral

In the spring of 2011, Minot, ND was devastated by a flood. All the plants were under river and sewer water the entire summer. The next...Read More

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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | July 2010 | positive

I agree, 'laura', variety phlox are very beautiful, although it's one of the more common varieties, this is where to start, it is one of ...Read More

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Springboro, OH (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | positive

A beautiful plant! Atleast in zone 7, it's important to give garden phlox room to promote air circulation and discourage powdery mildew. ...Read More

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Oostburg, WI (Zone 5b) | May 2004 | positive

Very happy with this plant, my namesake! It has grown into a nice clump and flowers quite a long time. It is not very tall - about 18" is all.

T
Hicksville, OH | March 2004 | positive

March 20
I just bought the Phlox "Laura" last year and I truly loved it. Another favorite of mine is "Little Lizzy".

N
| March 2004 | positive

It is a very beautiful plant, easy to grow and gives very
nice pink flowe. In Holland flower time is july-
september.It can...Read More

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

Love this phlox! It's a bit shorter than most varieties and better suited for the front or middle of the flower border. The color is brig...Read More

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