Wild Sweetwilliam, Phlox, Meadow Phlox, Wild Sweet William, Speckled Phlox, Spotted Phlox
Phlox maculata (Meadow Phlox) is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with large conical clusters, up to 8 in. long (20 cm), densely packed with sweetly-aromatic, tubular, pinkish-purple flowers in late spring to early fall. Blooming for about 4-8 weeks, the showy blossoms attract butterflies, moths and hummingbirds. Songbirds will eat the seeds. The flowers are borne atop strong, upright, red-spotted stems clad with leathery, finely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves, 5 in. long (12 cm). Noted for its excellent resistance to powdery mildew and root rot, Meadow Phlox is a fine choice for the perennial border, cottage garden, wildflower meadow or native plant garden. Plant in drifts for great impact and make sure you have enough for the vase!
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox, Wild Sweet William |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox, Wild Sweet William |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Phlox maculata (Meadow Phlox) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox maculata (Meadow Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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