species 1,811 observations

Wild Sweetwilliam

Phlox maculata

Field notes

Supports All

39 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 Carpenter Bee, Spicebush Swallowtail, Hummingbird Clearwing, Silver-spotted Skipper 38

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
Moisture: Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Resists: Black walnut Heat
Habit: Clumping Erect Pyramidal Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

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