The shining star of the Luminary® series, Phlox paniculata ‘Opalescence’ offers stunning upright panicles of cotton candy pink flowers with dark pink centers that bloom consistently throughout several weeks in midsummer over top of lanceolate, dark green foliage, typically from mid-July into early September. This selection is highly resistant to powdery mildew and is also tolerant of part sun conditions, making it a wonderful tall Garden Phlox for mass plantings or as a group in the perennial border. Fresh blooms make an excellent cut flower as the “thriller” in an arrangement, and are attractive to various pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and the occasional hummingbird.
Height
30 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Bloom Color
Pink
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
19
Phlox paniculata LUMINARY Opalescence #1 (NATIVE-light pink, dark eye)
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Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Fragrant - Flower
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Native
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Repeat Bloom
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Moist
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Hummingbirds
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Black Walnut Tolerant
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Clay Soil Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
Companion Plants to Phlox paniculata Luminary® 'Opalescence'