Larissa Phlox

Lovely Larissa Tall Garden Phlox Blooms In Summer

Looking for a fragrant, summer-blooming perennial that brings a cottage garden vibe? Meet Larissa Tall Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata ‘Larissa’), a classic perennial with upright clusters of soft pink blooms brushed with deeper rose centers. This Tall Garden Phlox variety is a reblooming type, with strong mid-summer performance and a sweet, lightly spicy fragrance that lingers in the garden air. At maturity, it grows about 2-3 feet tall and wide, making it a great mid-border beauty.

This hardy Tall Garden Phlox forms bushy, upright clumps of lance-shaped green foliage that create a lush, full look even before the flowers arrive. Its long bloom time makes it a favorite for cut flower arrangements, and it draws in pollinators by the dozens – butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees can’t resist! A dependable rebloomer with deadheading, Larissa fills garden beds with color from mid-summer into early fall.

Key Features

• Upright Tall Garden Phlox with soft pink flowers and rose centers
• Sweet, spicy fragrance attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees
• Blooms mid to late summer, with reblooming potential
• Grows 2-3 feet tall and wide with lush, green foliage
• Great cut flower for indoor bouquets
• Long-lived and reliable perennial

Landscaping Uses

Larissa Tall Garden Phlox adds soft, romantic color and fragrance to the garden, perfect for mixed borders and sunny perennial beds. Its size makes it ideal for middle-of-the-border planting. Native to North America, Phlox paniculata has been cherished for centuries as a staple perennial in cottage gardens and classic perennial borders. Known for its role in pollinator-friendly gardens, Phlox belongs to the Polemoniaceae family – relatives of Creeping Phlox and Woodland Phlox, two other gardener favorites.

• Cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Mid-border accent among other summer-blooming perennials
• Cut flower gardens and butterfly gardens
• Naturalized groupings for long-lasting color
• Blends beautifully with Coneflower, Russian Sage, and Daylilies

Care & Maintenance

Larissa Tall Garden Phlox thrives in USDA growing zones 4-8. This herbaceous perennial is hardy, dependable, and easy to maintain with just a little seasonal care.

• Planting Time – Best planted in spring or fall
• Sun Requirements – Full sun for best flowering, tolerates light afternoon shade
• Soil Requirements – Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates average garden soils
• Moisture Needs – Keep evenly moist; use the Finger Test. New plants need consistent water during their first year.
• Arborist Mulch – Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the base for moisture conservation and weed control (how and why to mulch)
• Fertilization Needs – Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer or compost in spring for strong growth and repeat bloom
• Pruning Info – Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming (deadheading guide); cut plants to the ground in late fall or after frost
• Division Info – Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor
• Special Perks – Excellent pollinator plant, deer-resistant, long bloom time, fragrant, great as a cut flower

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Pretty In Pink Tall Garden Phlox

You’ll love how Larissa Tall Garden Phlox brings classic summer color, fragrance, and pollinator power to your garden. A must-have for cottage-style borders and butterfly gardens, this perennial delivers season after season of beauty. Order your Larissa Tall Garden Phlox and start enjoying its soft pink blooms today from NatureHills.com!