Bright Eyes - Tall Phlox

Phlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’ is an upright garden phlox with fragrant pale-pink flowers marked by a crimson eye. The official profile reports late-spring, summer, and late-summer bloom, with plants about 24–30 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide ([Darwin Perennials](https://www.darwinperennials.com/Products/Details/?phid=049201085016295)). ## In the garden Use its upright clumps in a sunny mixed border or pollinator planting, where the flower heads add height and fragrance without hiding smaller edging plants. Darwin notes that the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds; garden phlox generally pairs well with other perennials and benefits from open spacing ([NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/phlox-paniculata/)). ## Growing conditions Choose full sun, with some light shade tolerated. Prepare fertile, moist, well-drained soil and water during dry periods, especially while the plant is establishing. Mulch helps keep roots cool, while avoiding overhead irrigation and thinning crowded stems can reduce conditions that favor powdery mildew. ## Maintenance Remove faded flower panicles to extend the display and limit unwanted seedlings; cut spent stems to the ground in winter and clear debris. The product profile rates Bright Eyes as low maintenance, though routine summer watering and an occasional mildew check are useful in hot or humid gardens.