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Polemoniaceae
Phlox
Phlox
Harmony, sweet dreams, our souls are united.
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus
- Phlox
- Native to
- North America, Northeast Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- annual or perennial
- Height
- 10–120 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained
- Water
- Regular
- Hardiness
- 3–9
- Lifespan
- Varies
Did you know
- The name 'phlox' comes from the Greek word for 'flame,' referring to the bright colors of the flowers.
- Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) is one of the most beloved and fragrant cottage garden perennials, with a sweet honey-vanilla scent on warm evenings.
- Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) creates carpets of color in spring and is a favorite for rock gardens and hillsides.
- Phlox flowers are pollinated mainly by long-tongued moths and butterflies, which can reach the nectar at the base of the flower's narrow tube.
- Native Americans used phlox roots medicinally for treating boils, sores, and as an eyewash.