Smooth Phlox
(Phlox glaberrima)
Smooth Phlox (Phlox glaberrima)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Phlox glaberrima, commonly known as Smooth Phlox, is a herbaceous perennial native to moist meadows, prairies, and low woods in the Southeastern USA. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 2 feet (0.6 meters). This plant features lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of fragrant flowers that can be pink, purple, red, or white, blooming profusely in late spring to early summer. The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, adding to the plant’s ornamental value.
Smooth Phlox is valued for its showy, fragrant flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is often used in borders, native plant gardens, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscaping. It prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate part shade, although it will bloom most prolifically in full sun. While generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew, especially in crowded conditions or poor air circulation. To prevent this, good spacing and site selection are important.CC BY-SA 4.0
Smooth Phlox is valued for its showy, fragrant flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is often used in borders, native plant gardens, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscaping. It prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate part shade, although it will bloom most prolifically in full sun. While generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew, especially in crowded conditions or poor air circulation. To prevent this, good spacing and site selection are important.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 2-2.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, prairies, and low woods in the Southeastern USA
Other Names
Common Names: Buskflox
Scientific Names: , Phlox glaberrima, Phlox glaberrima var. glaberrima,
GBIF Accepted Name: Phlox glaberrima L.