fall phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Plant · GBIF taxon 2927744

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 status

Key facts

Diet & prey

Autotrophic

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)

Size / weightNot available

Classification

OrderEricales
FamilyPolemoniaceae
GenusPhlox
SpeciesPhlox paniculata

Range & activity

Range data is not available yet.

Safe observation

Interaction riskLow

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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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