Cut back creeping phlox right after it finishes blooming in spring if pruning at all. Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Phlox is a common garden plant that comes in many forms, with nearly 70 species of perennial and annual varieties, from creeping to tall, with flowers that bloom from mid-spring through late summer.

Context Explanation

Q: My perennial phlox plants have curled and yellow leaves. What’s causing this? — Lois S. A: Tall garden phlox are among the most beautiful midsummer blooming perennials.

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