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  6. Phlox Family
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  8. Fall Phlox

species 37,183 observations

Fall Phlox

Phlox paniculata

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

107 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Virginia Ctenucha Moth, Olive Arches Moth 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Bald-faced Hornet, American Sand Wasp, Ruby Meadowhawk 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Spicebush Swallowtail, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Hummingbird Clearwing, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail 102

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Resists
Black walnut Fire
Habit
Clumping Erect Multi stemmed Pyramidal
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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