"Invasive" Garden Philox - Ask Extension
Garden Philox that I planted 5-6 years ago is gradually taking over my garden. Is there some way to control other than continuously pulling unwanted p...
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"Invasive" Garden Philox #325894
Asked May 27, 2016, 7:48 PM EDT
Garden Philox that I planted 5-6 years ago is gradually taking over my garden. Is there some way to control other than continuously pulling unwanted plants?
Stearns County Minnesota
Expert Response
You could "deadhead" or remove the faded flowers so mature, viable seeds are not dropped to the ground. Some newer phlox cultivars are sterile.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/tall-garden-phlox-for-minnesota-gardens/