Phlo acuminata

Phlox paniculata

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polemoniaceae
Genus:
Phlox
Species:
Phlox paniculata
USDA Symbol:
PHAC12

Growth Characteristics

Height:
120 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple, white, red, lavender

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) Moths:Hummingbird Clearwing (Hemaris thysbe), Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis) Butterflies:Atalopedes Scudder, Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Eastern Giant (Heraclides cresphontes), Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), ⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Peck's skipper (Polites peckius), Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor), Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus), Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus), Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, hummingbirds, bees
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society