How to Grow and Care for Phlox - The Spruce Known for spreading out in wide swaths or growing up to 5 feet tall, phlox flowers are a sight to see Learn how to maximize their bloom with these care tips
Phlox - Wikipedia Phlox ( ˈflɒks ; Ancient Greek: φλόξ "flame"; plural "phlox" or "phloxes", Ancient Greek: φλόγες phlóges) is a genus of 68 species of perennial and annual plants in the family Polemoniaceae They are found mostly in North America (one in Siberia) in diverse habitats from alpine tundra to open woodland and prairie
How to Plant and Grow Phlox - Better Homes Gardens Phlox is one of those dependable summer flowers any large sunny flowerbed or border shouldn't be without There are several different kinds of phlox Garden and meadow phlox produce large panicles of fragrant flowers in a wide assortment of colors They also add height, heft, and charm to a border
Phlox - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox They may grow in a low, mounding form, a spreading woodland phlox or tall, upright phlox Most are herbaceous or semi-woody perennials, but a few are annuals The larger species grow in moist, open habitats of eastern and central North America (including southern Canada)
Phlox in the Home Garden - Penn State Extension Phlox is in the Polemoniaceae family Five petal-like lobes are its signature feature The corolla of phlox consists of a long, narrow tube where the nectar resides, then these lobes open out at right angles into a flat-faced surface
How to Grow Creeping, Perennial and Woodland Phlox A Michigan trial garden manager shares her expert tips on creeping phlox, tall garden or perennial phlox (phlox paniculata) and woodland phlox, including when to plant phlox, when phlox blooms, watering phlox, and how to encourage re-blooming
How to Grow and Care for Phloxes - Garden. org Phlox in bloom are a sight to behold, with masses of small, star-shaped, colorful flowers blanketing the plants There are several types, the most common of which are spring-blooming creeping phlox and summer-blooming tall phlox There is a type of phlox suitable for almost any garden situation