How Do You Prune a Woodland Phlox

Prune after flowering if desired to tidy the plant’s appearance but wait until spring to clean up the clump, only removing winter-damaged foliage. This plant has few pest problems, other than powdery mildew.

Should woodland phlox be deadheaded?

Phlox will reseed itself so there need never be a year without these lovely flowers. Deadheading phlox blooms will prevent much of that reseeding. … Some gardeners deadhead phlox flowers to confine the spread of the plant. Since phlox is a perennial, the resulting seedlings can become weedy and often do not bloom.

How do you care for woodland phlox?

Grow woodland phlox in shade or partial shade in moist, but well-drained soil that’s rich in organic matter, such as compost. Once established, woodland phlox will tolerate periods of drought, but performs best if kept evenly moist. It spreads slowly to form clumps of color in the early spring.