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USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 10 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

Jeana garden phlox

Native to North America (cultivar)


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FIRST IMPRESSIONS:  Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ is a lovely long blooming summer phlox cultivar.  Deep green foliage is topped by conical lavender-pink flower clusters for a long period during summer and fall.  Butterflies are drawn to the fragrant flowers in sunny or lightly shaded sites with average well drained soils.

HABITAT & HARDINESS:  The parent species Phlox paniculata occurs from Maine to Georgia and Minnesota to Louisiana.  This species is indigenous to woodland clearings and borders, moist to mesic woods, lightly shaded river banks, meadows, moist roadsides and thickets. 

The cultivar ‘Jeana’ was the one selected by Jeana Prewitt reportedly from a large Phlox paniculata colony on the Harpeth River near Nashville, Tennessee. The variety was propagated and widely promoted by North Creek Nurseries.  ‘Jeana’ is notable for mildew resistance, striking flower display, fragrance and pollinator appeal.

Plants are hardy from USDA Zones 4-8.

PLANT DESCRIPTION:  Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ is an upright clumping cultivar with smooth green stems.

Leaves are opposite, narrowly elliptical and edged by fine hairs.  The 4” blades are a deep healthy green.

Stems terminate in attractive 6” long flower panicles.  The florets are salverform with a long narrow corolla tube that expands into 5 spreading overlapping petal-like lobes. 

The fragrant florets are soft pinkish-lavender with a darker wine colored eye.  At ½” across they are smallish for this species.  The showy panicles, however, contain at least twice as many florets as those of a typical Phlox paniculata.

Blooming begins in mid-summer and usually extends into autumn. The flowering period is longer than normal because most of the seed are sterile.

This cultivar is 2-4’ or more with a 2-3’ spread.

CULTURAL & MAINTENANCE NEEDSPhlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ flourishes in cool sunny sites with average, moist or dry soil.  

Plant tolerate heat and drought.  In southern climates or extremely hot sites, they fare best in 6 hours or so of sun with shade during the hottest part of the day.  

‘Jeana’ is very resistant to powdery mildew.  The resistance is enhanced if plants are provided with good air circulation and overhead irrigation is avoided.  


Height:

2-4 ft

Spread:

2-3 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-8

Bloom Color:

Pink

Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Pollinators
  • Hummingbirds
  • Butterflies

Attributes

  • Cut Flower
  • Fragrant
  • Dried Flower

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Flowering Months

  • September
  • August
  • July

Foliage Color

  • Green

Juglans nigra Tolerance (Black Walnut)

  • Yes

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist
  • Well-Drained

Plants that work well with Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

Thread leafed bluestar Thread leafed bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii)
Dense blazing star Dense blazing star (Liatris spicata)
Catmint Catmint (Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low')
Black-eyed Susan Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida v. fulgida)
Switch grass Switch grass (Panicum virgatum)
Wrinkle-leaf goldenrod Wrinkle-leaf goldenrod (Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks')

Substitutions for Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

David garden phlox David garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'David')
Robert Poore garden phlox Robert Poore garden phlox (Phlox paniculata 'Robert Poore')