David (Phlox paniculata 'David') - white flowers, illustrated plant card

David

Phlox paniculata 'David'

Also called tall garden phlox

David blooms from July through September.

Bloom calendar
Bloom time
Jul–Sep
Hardiness
Zones 4–8
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
3.3 ft × 2 ft
Type
Perennial
Verification

Mature size, hardiness zones, sun and the trait tags were checked against named botanical sources for this plant. The bloom months and water need on this page were not.

Growing David

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 4–8. Expect it to reach about 3.3 ft tall and 2 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

When to plant David

Plant David in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 4 to 8 range, spring means March to May and fall means August or September. Once settled, it blooms from July to September.

Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 6 in March.

The Garden Phlox family

One of 13 in the Garden Phlox family. Same plant, same care.

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