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Polemoniaceae
Meadow Phlox
Phlox maculata
Harmony and agreement.
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus
- Phlox
- Native to
- Eastern North America
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- herbaceous
- Height
- 2-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The species name 'maculata' means spotted, referring to the red or purple spots on the stems.
- Meadow phlox is much more resistant to powdery mildew than its close relative, garden phlox (Phlox paniculata).
- The fragrant flower clusters attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and sphinx moths, especially at dusk.
- The cultivar 'Miss Lingard' has been a garden favorite for over a century and is considered one of the best white perennials.
- Native Americans used a tea brewed from the leaves to treat eczema and as a blood purifier.
Color meanings
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harmony
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agreement
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sweet dreams
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proposal of love