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Phlox paniculata
Fall phlox is a colorful flower that blooms in late summer and fall. It has lovely clusters of star-shaped flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making gardens bright and cheerful.
Habitat: Gardens
The fall phlox has large, showy clusters of small, star-shaped flowers that bloom in vibrant shades of pink, purple, white, or red. Its sturdy, upright stems are topped with these fragrant flower heads, creating a striking burst of color in late summer.
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Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
Butterflies love to land on its flat clusters to sip sweet nectar!
Each tiny, star-shaped flower has five petals joined at the bottom.
The name "Phlox" means "flame" in Greek, describing its bright colors!
Wild phlox helps feed insects and hummingbirds when other flowers fade.
Fall phlox has a sweet, strong scent that helps it attract butterflies and moths from afar for pollination.
Its dense flower clusters provide many tiny tubes of nectar, giving pollinators a rewarding feeding spot.
Fall phlox grows tall with sturdy stems, helping its flowers reach for maximum sunlight to power its blooms.

Papilio glaucus
sips nectar, helping spread pollen

Bombus impatiens
collects pollen and nectar

Odocoileus virginianus
browses on its leaves and flowers
Hemaris thysbe
hovers to drink nectar
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before picking flowers to keep nature safe.
The easiest way to identify fall phlox is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
60-150 cm
60-90 cm
2-3 cm
Summer to Fall
No
Mild
Perennial
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Virginia, US
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