Intensia® phlox is an offspring of a phlox that is native to southwestern United States. With a parent like that you know that this plant is tough and can really take the heat and humidity. It is an annual phlox that produces the same hefty blooms as its perennial cousins, but with much more gusto. Not only will this phlox hold up during the dog days of summer, it can also handle a light frost so it will be one of the last blooms to fade in your fall garden. Now that's one long lasting flower! Intensia® has won awards in areas across the country, proving that this little plant will perform in a variety of growing conditions. All of the varieties in this series stay between 10 to 16 inches and have an upright, willowy form reminiscent of wildflowers. Although diminutive in stature, the blooms are large, often up to 1-inch across. I'm partial to Intensia® Cabernet, a deep magenta, and Intensia® Neon Pink, which is hot pink