

How to identify Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata)
Garden phlox, also known as Summer phlox
Garden phlox is a vigorous, stalky perennial reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm) with a similar clump-forming spread. It exhibits a profusion of blossoms in hues that span from pastel to vibrant, often seen from mid-summer through mid-fall. The individual flowers are notably grouped in dense, pyramidal clusters atop upright stems, which emerge from a bed of lance-shaped, medium-green foliage. This species is particularly favored for its showy blooms and ability to attract pollinators like hummingbirds.
Dense, pyramidal clusters of pink-purple to white tubular flowers in tiered domes.
Opposite, deep green lance-shaped leaves with prominent branching veins create a distinctive pattern.
The leaves of garden phlox are deep green and range from 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) in length. They are opposite, acute, cuneate, simple, and pointed, with an ovate to elliptic to lanceolate shape. The leaves feature conspicuous veins that branch off the central vein, curving towards the tip near the edge and forming a vein-like pattern along the margin. Upper leaves are subsessile to clasping, adding to their distinctive appearance.
Garden phlox has fragrant, tubular flowers that are pink-purple, blue, lavender, purple, or white, each floret measuring up to 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) in diameter. These blooms are densely packed in large, tiered, domed terminal clusters reaching 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). The florets feature a long corolla tube and five flat, petal-like lobes. The tubular calyx is ribbed and has five subulate lobes. The corolla is salverform and 5-lobed. Flowers bloom from July to August.
The stems of garden phlox are stiff and erect, typically reaching heights of up to 4 feet (1.2 meters). They possess a slightly ribbed texture and are smooth to the touch. The color ranges from green to a reddish hue as the plant matures. Stems are moderately thick, about 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) in diameter, and exhibit a robust, upright growth habit. Branching is minimal, primarily occurring near the upper portion of the stem, contributing to the plant's bushy appearance.
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Scientific Classification of Garden phlox