This stunning native phlox was found by Mississippi plantswoman Karen Partlow along the road in Kemper, Mississippi, shared with customer MK Ramm, who shared it with us. We subsequently named and introduced it in 2003. Phlox 'Minnie Pearl' appears to be a naturally-occurring, mildew-free hybrid between Phlox maculata and possibly Phlox glaberrima. As is normal in the South, birth records are often missing or incorrect. For us, Phlox 'Minnie Pearl' begins flowering in mid-to-late April on 1' tall spikes...months earlier than other Phlox maculata types. The stalks are laden with glossy-green foliage and topped with large, pure white flowers...a hummingbird treat. For us, Phlox 'Minnie Pearl' makes a 2' wide patch in 3 years.
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