Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ ~ Jeana Garden Phlox plants-for-play green tropical foliage

green tropical foliage

Appearance: The Longleaf Pine is a large evergreen tree that can reach heights of 80 to 100 feet or even taller

Rhododendron 'Nathan Bedford Forrest'

The foliage emerges cranberry and slowly matures to bright green with the red hanging onto the tips for an extended time before the leaves turn warm orange in fall

IMAGES:  Homer Edward Price

Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’ ~ Jeana Garden Phlox plants-for-play green tropical foliageJeana Garden Phlox is a native upright perennial with stiff stems that are covered with dark green toothed foliage. Dense clusters of small fragrant lavender pink to lavender flowers bloom from summer well into fall attracting butterflies. Best flowering with afternoon shade in hot Southern climates and rich, moist, well drained soils. Jeana has excellent resistance to powdery mildew. Phlox paniculata provides nectar to butterflies, skippers, Sphinx