species 2,465 observations

Smooth Phlox

Phlox glaberrima

Field notes

Supports All

56 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Olive Arches Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Silver-spotted Skipper, Spicebush Swallowtail, Peck's Skipper 55

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
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Heat Humidity
Habit: Clumping Erect Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.