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Polemoniaceae
Border Phlox
Phlox paniculata
Harmony and agreement.
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus
- Phlox
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Border phlox is the backbone of the traditional English cottage garden despite being native to America.
- Over 1,000 cultivars have been developed since the plant was first brought to Europe in the 1730s.
- The fragrance intensifies in the evening, attracting hawk moths for pollination.
- Powdery mildew is its biggest enemy, but modern cultivars have been bred for resistance.
- Its name comes from the Greek word phlox meaning flame, referring to the vivid flower colors.
Color meanings
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sweet dreams
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unity of souls