Phlox Bright Eyes

A wonderful companion plant is Phlox paniculata 'Bright Eyes'. It is about 24 inches tall and has pink flowers with a dark rose eye. It blooms from early summer into the fall and is mildew free. Just above is 'Bright Eyes' backed up by Rudbeckia triloba, a late bloomer which is also an excellent companion plant for daylilies. At the very top we see a visitor, a Northern Bumble Bee which has decided to take a nap in one of the blossoms.