Should garden phlox be deadheaded?
Should garden phlox be deadheaded?
Deadheading is the removal of spent or faded flowers. There are several benefits to deadheading garden phlox. Deadheading improves the appearance of plants, may encourage a second flush of bloom, and prevents self-seeding. (Garden phlox freely reseeds itself. However, most cultivars do not come from seeds. Seedlings are usually inferior plants. Large numbers can become weedy.)
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