{"product_id":"100-bill-baker-phlox-seeds-soft-pink-lavender-perennial-flower","title":"100 Bill Baker Phlox Seeds - Soft Pink Lavender Perennial Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003eBill Baker Phlox is a charming perennial flower prized for its soft pink-lavender blooms that brighten borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. This variety produces clusters of lightly fragrant flowers in late spring to early summer, attracting butterflies and bees. Its compact, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for the front of the border or a mixed perennial bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow from seed, Bill Baker Phlox adds a gentle pastel touch to any sunny or partially shaded garden. The plants are long-lived and return year after year with minimal care, making them a favorite among gardeners seeking reliable color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft pink-lavender flower clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightly fragrant blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, mounding growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial in USDA zones 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phlox paniculata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Bill Baker Phlox seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep moist at 65-70°F (18-21°C). Germination typically occurs in 14-28 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before planting in the garden after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a location with well-drained soil and water regularly during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain plant vigor. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Bill Baker Phlox seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795517145398,"sku":"FOLIA2-189","price":27.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7203615264_bb83.jpg?v=1792670931","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/100-bill-baker-phlox-seeds-soft-pink-lavender-perennial-flower","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}