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Fall Phlox

Phlox paniculata

Also known as Garden Phlox, Perennial Phlox, Summer Phlox, Panicled Phlox

Fall phlox brightens eastern woodlands and sunny garden borders with large, fragrant clusters of five-petaled blossoms ranging from deep magenta to soft lavender and white. Deep floral tubes contain abundant nectar tailored specifically for long-tongued pollinators like swallowtail butterflies and clearwing moths. Strong, upright stems allow these herbaceous perennials to stand tall above competing summer vegetation until autumn frosts arrive.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic
Predators
  • White-tailed Deer
  • Eastern Cottontail
  • Phlox Bug
ThreatsPowdery mildew, habitat loss, deer browsing
HabitatsRich moist woods, stream banks, open thickets, sunny meadows
Life spanPerennial (5–10 years)
Classification
  1. OrderEricales
  2. FamilyPolemoniaceae
  3. GenusPhlox
  4. SpeciesPhlox paniculata
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Best Viewing Time: Look for vibrant pink to purple flower panicles from mid-summer through early autumn.
  • Garden Placement: Position in full sun with good air circulation to minimize powdery mildew infection.
  • Pollinator Spotting: Watch flower heads quietly on warm sunny afternoons to spot hovering clearwing moths.
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