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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/


Pat M MN master gardener and TCA Replied May 28, 2016, 1:29 PM EDT

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