Phlox is a genus in the Polemoniaceae family with 68 species of annual and perennial flowering plants.. They are mostly native to North America and are native to a variety of habitats. The genus name is derived from the Ancient Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the intense flower colors Habitats range from full sun in moist, fertile soils to drier woodland sites in partial shade. They range in size from up to 5 feet tall to low-growing and spreading groundcover types. Allow good air-flow around plants to help prevent powdery mildew. Proagation is by seed, stem cuttings and division Phlox are known for abundant blooms and a light fragrance that comes in a variety of colors. Many cultivars are available. Choose a tall variety for the border or a low-growing ground cover for your native/pollinator or cottage gardens. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Watch for spider mites, phlox bugs and stem nematodes. Diseases include powdery mildew, leaf spot and root or crown rot.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.