Polemoniaceae,+Phlox+paniculata+'Robert+Poore'

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Family: **Polemoniaceae** Genus: **// Phlox paniculata //** Cultivar: 'Robert Poore' Specifit Epthet: garden phlox species native to ME to MN & NE, s to GA, LA & OK

__ Description __ A flower that caught my attention on the website was this perennial. The height of this perennial is 3-5’ by 2’. It has a moderate growth rate. The flower is decribed as rose-color, or violet pink. The panicles are 6’’ or more long and the flower has 5 petals. It is prominent in late summer and early fall.

__ Historical origin of the plant- __all species are native to North America; name is same in Greek meaning flame; originally introduced from Niche Gardens, named for an ecological planner and landscape architect from Mississippi.

__ The cultural significance of the plant- __ This plant was found by nurseryman Sinclair Adam, Jr. of Dunvegan Nursery, West Chester PA. It was in a population of white ‘David’ phlox, which was in turn from a native population in the Brandywine Valley. The cultivar was slightly taller in addition to different color from ‘David’, otherwise similarly vigorous and upright; very similar to the southern ‘Robert Poore’ only with slightly more open panicles; named for Shortwood Gardens of perennial professional Stephanie Cohen.

__ Importance or cultivation of the plant in the United States __ Most garden phlox are highly susceptible to powdery mildew, but fortunately 'Robert Poore' is resistant. This phlox has many garden uses. It is a major butterfly lure because the flowers are great for cutting and look pretty in informal wildflower bouquets, and it’s ideal for tall perennial borders.

__ What we can learn about culture in the U.S. about the plant __ Thi s plant is a popular late summer-planting flower. It is important because it is resistant to mildew and it very important for landscaping use, prodominantly in southern United States. It is used as back borders and is drought tolerant, very important for the hotter, southern areas.

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