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Key characteristics

Family: Polemoniaceae
Height: 12–18 inches
Width: 9–12 inches
Flower color: Bright pink with a darker pink eye
Foliage color: Medium green
Bloom time: July to September
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Medium moisture; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming; prune back in early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Perennials

Phlox paniculata 'Bartwelve'

Pink Flame Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Bartwelve', marketed as Pink Flame, is a perennial cultivar developed from the native Phlox paniculata species. It blooms from mid to late summer, producing fragrant, rose-pink flowers with darker pink centers. These flowers are held on sturdy stems above the plant's bushy, medium-green foliage, creating a vibrant display in the garden.

This cultivar is known for its resistance to mildew, making it a practical choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance option.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Medium moisture; prefers well-drained soil

Bloom time

July to September

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts

Design tip

Use it as a steady framework plant, repeating it along a bed to tie separate plantings together. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.