Franz Schubert - Tall Phlox

Franz Schubert is a clump-forming garden phlox with soft lilac-blue flowers and darker eyes against deep green foliage. Its fragrant summer flower heads bring color and scent to borders and provide useful cutting stems. [Exact-selection profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/phlox-paniculata-franz-schubert.html) ## Seasonal interest Flowers appear from mid-summer through late summer and may continue into early fall. The flowers are sweetly fragrant, and the plant can attract butterflies and hummingbirds. [Exact-selection profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/phlox-paniculata-franz-schubert.html) ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun or partial shade in average to moist soil; the selection profile lists sandy and clay soils as options. It gives USDA zones 3–9, mature height 31–35 inches, and spread 23–29 inches. Use in a summer border or cutting garden. [Exact-selection profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/phlox-paniculata-franz-schubert.html) [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/61049/phlox-paniculata-franz-schubert/details?returnurl=%2Fplants%2Fsearch-results) ## Maintenance Water deeply during dry periods. Remove faded clusters to encourage repeat bloom, and watch for powdery mildew from early summer; regular deep watering can help reduce disease pressure. [Exact-selection profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/phlox-paniculata-franz-schubert.html)