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Featured: July 31-August 6

Common Name: Garden Phlox
Scientific Name: Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata, commonly known as phlox or garden phlox, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its brightly colored flowers, sweet scent and long bloom period. This species typically blooms from July to September, making it a great addition for constant color in the garden. The genus Phlox is derived from the Greek word for flame, which references the flowers' vibrant colors. The word paniculata, which follows the genus in the scientific name, refers to the shape of the bunches of flowers together, growing in a panicle formation.

Garden phlox can be found throughout the gardens at the Arboretum in varying shades of pink, purple, blue and white! Use our Plant Finder to discover the different cultivars and locations of Phlox paniculata and observe how their color diversity interacts with the surrounding gardens. The most showy displays of this flowering plant can be found in the Spiegel Garden, MacMillan and Morgan Terrace gardens and the Elizabeth Slade-Carr Perennial Garden. Garden phlox is a very pollinator-friendly plant, so keep an eye out for winged visitors including butterflies and hummingbirds when viewing phlox during your visit.

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Featured: July 31-August 6

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