Phlox 'Bright Eyes' - Fragrant Pink Garden Phlox Perennial in 1 Gallon Pot or Bareroot

Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes' is a classic garden phlox known for its fragrant clusters of soft pink flowers with vivid rosy-pink centers. Blooming from mid to late summer, this perennial adds vibrant color and sweet fragrance to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Its nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. The upright, clump-forming growth habit reaches 24–36 inches tall with an 18–24 inch spread, making it ideal for mixed perennial beds. 'Bright Eyes' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 4–8, it is easy to grow and dependable year after year.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
• Flower Color: Soft Pink with Deep Pink Eyes
• Foliage Color: Green
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Mid to Late Summer
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump Forming
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
• Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Characteristics: Fragrant, Pollinator Friendly, Long Blooming, Excellent Cut Flower

Uses

• Cottage and perennial gardens
• Butterfly and hummingbird gardens
• Mixed borders and foundation plantings
• Fresh cut flower arrangements
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

Planting Partners

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Rudbeckia (Black Eyed Susan)
• Salvia
• Monarda (Bee Balm)
• Coreopsis

Care Tips

• Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with good air circulation.
• Water regularly, especially during hot summer periods.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage additional flowering.
• Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
• Mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture.