Phlox carolina ssp. carolina 'Kim'

Thickleaf phlox

Perennial

Sold in 4-inch x 5-inch square pots

Height: 18-24 inches

Spread: 24-48 inches

Bloom Color: Pink

Full - Part Sun

Average - Moist moisture

Attributes: Fragrant groundcover with summer early fall interest. Pollinator friendly plant that forms a mat making a wonderful perennial border with the foliage remaining clean through the growing season. Fun fact, this plant was discovered by Jan Midgley in Alabama. Included in the Mt. Cuba Center trial "... performs much better than any other cultivar of Carolina phlox in our trial. What sets ‘Kim’ apart from other members of the species is its lush and vigorous habit (2’ tall) that remains sturdy and disease-free all season long. The leaves are also a lighter shade of green, almost lime-colored, which can prolong its horticultural interest in the garden. However, the most impressive feature of ‘Kim’ is its show-stopping light pink flowers which blanket the plant from late May through early June."