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Phlox are hardy and erect, tufted perennials,
or occasionally half-hardy annual herbs. Phlox is native to North America and
Asia. They belong to the family, Polemoniaceae. The flower colors of phlox
include red, pink, blue, buff, and white, and are usually very showy.
Louisiana Phlox first appears in March in
zone 7b-8a and continues producing showy flowers into June. The flowers attract a diverse group of visitors. Possibly Clearwing moth(Hemaris) or white-lined spinx moth (Hyles lineata) sipping nectar.
Variegated euonymus and tall bearded iris form a backdrop to this carpet of purple in my garden.
This phlox was sold as Louisiana phlox, (Phlox divaricata L.)
It has a lilac fragrance and attracts butterflies.
A similar phlox is Fragrant phlox, Phlox pilosa L.
Bloomtime: Early through late spring
Companion Plants: Iris, purple coneflower
Family | Polemoniaceae
Show: March-April
Habit and Cultural Information
Skill Level: Average
Category: Perennial
Family: Polemoniaceae (Jacob's-ladder or phlox family)
Origin/Native: America and Asia
Flower Color: LilacBloomtime: Early through late spring
Habit: Forb/herb
Height: 1 foot
Width: 2"
Exposure: Full Sun to part shade
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Water: Medium
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Organic loam
Propagation: Seed, and easily transplanted
Time to plant: March to AprilCompanion Plants: Iris, purple coneflower
Family | Polemoniaceae
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