Summer Phlox - Famous White Eye (Plants) Now Shipping

Phlox paniculata ‘Famous White Eye’ — Summer Phlox — is a refined, upright garden perennial from the Danziger ‘Famous’ series, selected for exceptional uniformity and consistent performance. Pure white blooms with a distinctive contrasting eye flower from late spring through summer on compact plants 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. An outstanding pollinator plant; thrives in containers, combination plantings, and landscape borders. Perennial in zones 4–8. Shipped as a live plant.

Plant Highlights

• Pure white blooms with contrasting eye — uniform, upright habit, 18” tall × 20” wide
• Blooms late spring through summer; outstanding pollinator plant
• Excellent in containers, combination plantings, and landscape borders
• Perennial in zones 4–8; cold hardy and reliable
• Tolerates clay soil; prefers rich, moist, organically amended soil

Planting & Care Guide

Planting: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate roots without bending or circling. Set the crown 1–2 inches below the soil surface. Backfill and water thoroughly.

Site: Full sun (6+ hours) for best flowering; tolerates light shade. Needs good air circulation — space plants well and thin stems as needed to reduce powdery mildew risk. Avoid overhead watering.

Soil & moisture: Moderately fertile, medium-wet, well-drained soil. Prefers rich, moist, organic soil. Intolerant of drought — water during dry spells. Apply a summer mulch to keep the root zone cool and retain moisture.

Maintenance: Remove faded flower panicles to prolong bloom and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Fertilize at transplanting and once each spring.

Planting Specs

• Type: Perennial
• USDA Zones: 4–8 (survives winter in zones 4–9)
• Height: 18 inches | Width: 20 inches
• Bloom season: Late spring through summer
• Bloom color: White with contrasting eye
• Light: Full sun (6+ hours)
• Soil: Moderately fertile, medium-wet, well-drained; tolerates clay
• Moisture: Moist; water during dry spells