The bright pink rounded flower clusters attract both humans and many pollinators, including butterflies, moths and hummingbirds.Photo by Mervin Wallace.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Smooth Phlox
Phlox glaberrima
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Wetland
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June)
Main Color: Pink / Rose, Purple, Red
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Medium Sun/Average Shade

Soil
Moisture
Moderate, High

Nature Attracting
Butterfly, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects

Wildlife Benefit
Butterfly / Moth Nectar, Food/Pollinators

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
18 to
30
inches
Spread:
18 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 18 to
30
inches
Spread: 18 to
24
inches
Size
Height: 18 to
30
inches
Spread: 18 to
24
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Rain gardens, butterfly and pollinator gardens, cut flower.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Grow in average to wet organic, loamy soil. Prefers full sun to part shade. The smooth green leaves are mildew resistent.
Special Features
Special Usage
Rainscaping, Salt Tolerant
Basic Description
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