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Phlox glaberrima

Also Known As

  • Marsh Phlox
  • Smooth Phlox

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 12"-30"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Phlox glaberrima plant details

Phlox glaberrima is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox glaberrima

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 30 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink, purple, red and white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox glaberrima

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Marsh Phlox (Phlox glaberrima) is a native of wet prairies and open woodlands. Hummingbirds love the intense hue of the deep red-purple flowers that bloom for weeks on end! A great garden plant, it thrives in any medium to moist rich soil. Excellent for damp clay. Hardy to?Zones 4 - 8.

Gardening facts about Phlox glaberrima plant

How to Grow Phlox glaberrima

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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aka Alpine Phlox, Dwarf Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
Photo of Phlox condensata flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Phlox subulata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka David Garden Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Phlox paniculata 'David' flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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Scientific Name: Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei'

aka Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe', Phlox subulata 'Candystripe', Candy Stripe Thrift, Candystripe Creeping Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Phlox subulata Candy Stripe foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Jeana Garden Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' flower by Karl Gercens III
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