Phloxas a genus is a genus of 68 species of perennial and one-year plants in the household Polemoniaceae . They are get mostly in North America ( one in Siberia ) in diverse habitat from alpine tundra to spread out forest and prairie .
Phlox industrial plant can be recurrent , annual , or two-year . The perennial miscellany , which are the most common in gardens , form clumps that spread over fourth dimension . They can range in height from low - growing , creeping type suitable for ground cover to unsloped varieties that can grow up to 4 feet marvelous . The leaves are lance - shaped to ovate , and they ’re arrange in opposite brace along the stem . The grain can vary from smooth to somewhat haired .
Phlox flower are known for their star - mold , five - petaled bloom which cluster in dense , rounded heads or loose panicles . Colors admit a wide spectrum : whitened , pinkish , red , violet , blue , and sometimes with a contrasting eye or center . They bloom profusely , with some potpourri offering scents that range from angelical to spicy .
depend on the species , Phlox can blossom from spring through previous summer . Perennial garden phlox ( Phlox paniculata ) typically blooms in mid to late summertime . Many Phlox varieties are extremely fragrant , attracting pollinator like butterflies , moth , and hummingbirds .
Perennial Phlox species are unfearing in USDA zones 3 to 9 , making them quite versatile for dissimilar climates . Prefers full sunlight but can tolerate some light shade , especially in warmer climates . Susceptible to powdery mold , especially in humid experimental condition .
