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Key characteristics

Family: Polemoniaceae
Height: 30–36 inches
Width: 28–32 inches
Flower color: White to pale pink with a darker pink center
Foliage color: Variegated creamy white with green centers
Bloom time: Summer to early autumn
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; remove dead foliage in early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 4–8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Perennials

Phlox paniculata 'Nora Leigh'

Nora Leigh Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Nora Leigh' is a perennial plant native to North America. It blooms from mid-summer to early fall, producing clusters of pale pink to white flowers with a darker pink eye. These blooms are held in upright panicles, adding a soft, airy texture to the garden. The plant features variegated foliage, with creamy white leaves accented by green centers, providing visual interest even when not in bloom.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Summer to early autumn

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle

Design tip

Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.