We are already enjoying the garden phloxes up here in the north.
My grandma always had garden phloxes blooming in her garden. Then we lost them for decades but luckily got some from a neighbor.
White ones are doing well and introduced a new color last year but it seems to be a late bloomer and for her to display the flowers we need to wait a bit longer.
Gardening in the North 
My grandmother grew them as well, and that is why I have to see them in my garden. If powdery mildew sets in, I ignore it and just appreciate the blooms. 🙂
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