Perennial Farm Marketplace Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners wanting to attract local pollinators.
Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' offers beautiful, fragrant lavender-pink flower clusters that are smaller than typical Summer Phlox but highly abundant. This cultivar boasts excellent mildew resistance, keeping its medium green foliage attractive throughout the summer. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing a long season of color. To encourage more flowering stems, prune it back by half in June. This perennial shrub typically grows to a mature height of 3-4 feet, making it a lovely specimen or addition to mass plantings. The 'Jeana' Garden Phlox is a captivating perennial known for its abundant, fragrant lavender-pink flowers that bloom throughout the summer. This cultivar is a magnet for pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden seeking to attract bees and butterflies. It thrives in full sun to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil, exhibiting medium drought tolerance once established. With its low maintenance needs and suitability for containers, 'Jeana' Phlox offers a beautiful and reliable display of color and fragrance, ideal for mass plantings or as a striking specimen.
$24.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1914
/ 3331
#1914 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-37%
Below average
Plant Type
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local pollinator populations
- Low-maintenance gardeners tired of battling powdery mildew
- Landscape designers seeking long-lasting seasonal color
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small garden beds
- Shade-garden owners lacking direct sunlight exposure
- Busy homeowners unable to commit to regular watering schedules
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Superior mildew resistance keeps foliage pristine throughout the humid summer months.
Pollinator Appeal
A high-performance magnet for bees and butterflies in any garden setting.
Bloom Longevity
Extended flowering window provides consistent color from mid-summer into early fall.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal care once properly established.
Drought Tolerance
Reliable medium drought tolerance once the root system is fully settled.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to container gardening, mass plantings, or as standalone specimens.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Perennial
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Flower Color
Lavender Pink
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part Sun
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Water Needs
Medium
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Container Size
#1 Container
Features
- Pleasingly fragrant lavender-pink flower clusters
- Smaller flower clusters than most P. paniculata
- Very floriferous
- Undeniable mildew resistance
- Medium green leaves stay clean all summer
- Blooms from mid-summer to early fall
- Encourages more flowering stems with pruning
- Fragrant flowers
- Attracts pollinators
- Drought tolerant
- Suitable for containers
- Low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Perennial Farm Marketplace Phlox paniculata 'Jeana', noting plants often arrive healthy and well packaged. Many reviewers highlight its remarkable reliability, with the phlox establishing quickly and producing abundant, vibrant blooms season after season. This consistent performance and robust growth contribute significantly to a highly positive sentiment, affirming its status as a dependable and beautiful addition to any garden.
Know before you buy
The 'Jeana' cultivar is distinguished by its smaller, more abundant flower clusters and its superior resistance to powdery mildew. While many traditional phlox varieties struggle with foliage issues by late summer, 'Jeana' maintains clean, healthy green leaves throughout the season.
Yes, 'Jeana' is highly regarded for its ability to attract pollinators. Its fragrant, nectar-rich lavender-pink flowers are a magnet for butterflies and bees, making it an excellent choice for a pollinator-friendly garden.
To promote a denser habit and increase the number of flowering stems, prune the plant back by about half in June. This simple maintenance step helps the plant produce more blooms for a longer display from mid-summer into early fall.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot has good drainage and is large enough to accommodate its mature height of 3 to 4 feet, and keep in mind that container-grown plants may require more frequent watering than those in the ground.
For the best performance, plant 'Jeana' in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. While it can tolerate some shade, more sunlight generally leads to stronger stems and more prolific flowering.
Once established, 'Jeana' exhibits medium drought tolerance. While it is more resilient than many other perennials, it still performs best with consistent moisture, especially during the peak heat of summer.
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