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Polemoniaceae
Carolina Phlox
Phlox carolina
Harmony and agreement.
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus
- Phlox
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 2-4 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Carolina phlox is notably more resistant to powdery mildew than its close relative, garden phlox (Phlox paniculata).
- The word 'phlox' comes from the Greek word for flame, referencing the vivid colors of the flower clusters.
- Native Americans used phlox root preparations as a traditional remedy for stomach ailments and skin conditions.
- Carolina phlox is an important nectar source for swallowtail butterflies and ruby-throated hummingbirds.
- Unlike many phlox species, Carolina phlox has smooth, glossy leaves that help distinguish it in the wild.
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