species 2,738 observations

Thickleaf Phlox

Phlox carolina

Field notes

Supports All

34 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Olive Arches Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hummingbird Clearwing, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail 33

Children

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 Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Water use: Medium High
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: No
Resists: Fire Heat
Habit: Clumping Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

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