Night Phlox

Zaluzianskyaovata

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zaluzianskya (zal-oo-zee-AN-skee-uh)
Species
ovata (oh-VAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

San Luis Obispo, California

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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S
San Luis Obispo, CA | August 2010 | positive

The flowers of this plant open in the evening and become steadily more fragant as the night progresses. The fragrance is jasmine/gardeni...Read More

R
Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2009 | neutral

I have bought the seeds of this plant on the internet today and I can't wait to seed them and smell this so much emphasized fragrance of ...Read More

C
Valley Village, CA | January 2002 | neutral

Where may I find this plant? Norma

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