Variety traits

Plant height — Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata L.

An important morphological trait of Phlox paniculata that determines the plant's habit and its role in landscape design. It is measured during the flowering period and varies from 35 to 180 cm, depending on cultivar characteristics and lighting conditions.

In the reference 21 varieties crop Garden phlox, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Phlox paniculata, plant height is a key parameter for cultivar evaluation, measured during the period of maximum ornamental development. The height range of this species is quite broad: from dwarf forms of 35–40 cm to tall specimens reaching 180 cm, with the majority of cultivars typically falling within the 60–100 cm range.

The trait exhibits high plasticity and depends on light intensity: light deficiency and even short-term shading provoke stem elongation. Excessive growth combined with unfavorable agronomic factors, such as an excess of nitrogen fertilizers, reduces stem strength and increases the risk of lodging, requiring the use of supports during cultivation.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Garden phlox mentioned in the description

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