Phlox Maculata ‘Spotted Phlox’ #1

Phlox maculata, or spotted phlox, is a sun-loving perennial that tolerates light shade, grows best in moist, well-drained soil, and blooms in summer with clusters of pink to purple flowers. It is relatively low-maintenance, has a medium growth rate, and its stems are typically spotted with purple. To encourage more blooms, you can deadhead spent flowers, and it is more resistant to powdery mildew than some other phlox varieties.