Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Genus:

Phlox

Species:

Phlox stolonifera

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may

Bloom Colors:

White, Blue, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: Quebec

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to woodland areas with organic-rich soil