This is a plant that needs to be brought back to the southern garden. Last, but certainly not least, the South comes alive with the summer phlox, Phlox paniculata. Like the Louisiana phlox, they prefer some afternoon protection from the scorching sun. They may require some support to keep them from falling over with their large blooms. Pinafore Pink and Eva Cullum are two shorter and more compact varieties.
Summer phlox are available in white, pink, red, deep purple, lilac, lavender and orange.
Divide them from clumps in the fall or early spring when new growth starts to emerge. Many gardeners also find this phlox quite easy to root from cuttings. No matter which phlox you choose, massing plants in a well-prepared bed is the key to your success. Planting a few here and there just can't create that ideal photo opportunity. Phlox will be showing up soon at your garden center, so get the beds prepared when the conditions allow.