Phlox carolina ssp. carolina 'Kim' thickleaf phlox from North Creek Nurseries

Phlox carolina ssp. carolina 'Kim'

Common: thickleaf phlox

Bright pink five-petaled flowers are open and airy, resting just above very narrow foliage; blooming summer into early autumn, 'Kim' forms a nice mat along the front of the perennial border. Stems are sturdy; foliage remains clean throughout the growing season.

Phlox carolinia ssp. carolinia 'Kim' - 72 per flat

  • Height: 18"-24"
  • Spread: 24"-48"
  • Spacing: 1'-2'
  • Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9

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Plant Details

Phlox carolina ssp. carolina ‘Kim’ is a fantastic selection that was discovered by Jan Midgley in Alabama. It performs much better than any other cultivar of Carolina phlox in our trial. What sets ‘Kim’ apart from other members of the species is its lush and vigorous habit (2’ tall) that remains sturdy and disease-free all season long. The leaves are also a lighter shade of green, almost lime-colored, which can prolong its horticultural interest in the garden. However, the most impressive feature of ‘Kim’ is its show-stopping light pink flowers which blanket the plant from late May through early June. - Mt. Cuba Center


Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun

Soil Moisture Needs

  • Moist
  • Average

Green Infrastructure

  • Woodland
  • Meadow/Prairie

Plug Type

  • Horticultural Plug

For Animals

  • Pollinator-friendly

Attributes

  • Groundcover
  • Native to North America
  • Fragrant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Early Summer
  • Summer

Propagation Type

  • Vegetative