Plant · GBIF taxon 2927744
fall phlox
Phlox paniculataAlso known as Garden Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Summer Phlox, Panicled Phlox
Fall phlox forms dense, dome-shaped clusters of fragrant magenta, pink, or white flowers atop sturdy vertical stems in late summer. Native to rich woods and alluvial riverbanks across eastern North America, it relies heavily on long-tongued butterflies and hawkmoths for pollination. While widely cultivated in gardens worldwide, wild populations thrive in moist, fertile soils where they provide vital late-season nectar.
FloweringPollinator MagnetPerennial
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- White-tailed Deer
- Rabbits
- Spider Mites
ThreatsPowdery mildew, habitat loss, browsing by deer
HabitatsRich open woods, thickets, riverbanks, and gardens
Life spanPerennial (5 to 10+ years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderEricales
- FamilyPolemoniaceae
- GenusPhlox
- SpeciesPhlox paniculata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Garden Placement: Plant in full sun with good air circulation to help prevent fungal powdery mildew.
- Pollinator Watching: Look for long-tongued butterflies and hawkmoths feeding on nectar heads during warm afternoons.
Pollinator "Eastern Tiger Swallowtail" by ShenandoahNPS is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. To view the terms, visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/. · cc0
Pollinator 
Close Relative Wilson44691 / CC0 · cc0
Close Relative (c) Blake Ross, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Blake Ross · cc-by
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