Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This charming showstopper provides a striking splash of color from midsummer to frost. The lavender purple flowers have white halo centers and a light, sweet fragrance. They are loved by bees and butterflies. The flower panicles are enhanced by dark green foliage that doesn’t get powdery mildew however hot and humid your garden. This long blooming Phlox paniculata grows to a height of 38-42 inches.
A hardy, vigorous phlox, it has an upright, mounding habit. You will love it for the disease resistance of its foliage. It is one of our North American natives. Use the plant as a ‘thriller’ in containers, grow it in borders, as a specimen or in a mass planting. It is a wonderful cut flower. A staple of cottage gardens, it is an asset to any gardening style.
Garden Girls Cover Girl Phlox Care
Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil. Set the crown 1½ inches below the soil surface. Garden Phlox prefer an average amount of water. Avoid overhead watering – you need to water the soil rather than the foliage. Fertilize bi-monthly with a well-balanced fertilizer.
It will grow in part sun to sun, but full sun is best for bloom quantity and quality. It prefers average to fertile soil with an acidic or neutral pH.
Garden Girls Cover Girl Phlox Spacing
Space plants 24-28 inches apart. Do not plant near trees and shrubs that compete for moisture and nutrients and not next to walls or fences where there is poor air circulation.
Garden Girls Cover Girl Phlox Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 38 - 42 Inches |
| Mature Width: 24 - 28 Inches |
| Plant Spacing: 24 - 28 Inches |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Seasonal Interest: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Dark Green |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Resists: Disease |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Uses: Border Plant, Edging Plant, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Container, Cut Flower, Landscape |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Phlox paniculata 'Cover Girl' PP32323 |
- SKU:
- PHLCG
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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