flowery phlox
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flowery phlox
Phlox multiflora
Flowery phlox is a bright and cheerful flower that blooms in many colors! It loves to grow in sunny places and can make gardens look beautiful and colorful.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The flowery phlox has clusters of small, star-shaped blossoms, often appearing in shades of white, pink, or pale lavender. Its vibrant flowers grow densely on short stems, creating a charming, colorful carpet across the ground.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPolemoniaceaeGenusPhlox
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each tiny phlox flower has five petals, perfectly arranged like a little star!
Flowery phlox often carries a sweet, delicate fragrance that helps guide buzzing insects to its nectar!
Some phlox species can even grow on rocky cliffs, holding onto tiny soil pockets!
The name 'Phlox' comes from the Greek word for 'flame,' because of its bright, fiery colors!
Special abilities
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Flowery phlox clusters its many small flowers together, making a bigger target that helps attract bees and butterflies from far away.
Ability
Sturdy Spreader
Flowery phlox grows outward with rhizomes, helping it form dense mats that can prevent weeds and protect the soil from drying out.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
two-spotted bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
visits flowers for food
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
sips nectar from blossoms
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Cluster Flower
Cluster flowers are inflorescences where individual flowers are arranged closely together on a common stem.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before picking flowers, and be gentle with plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is flowery phlox?
10-30 cm
How wide does flowery phlox spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on flowery phlox?
1-2 cm
When does flowery phlox bloom?
Late spring to early summer
Is flowery phlox edible?
No
Is flowery phlox toxic?
None
What is flowery phlox's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is flowery phlox pollinated?
Insect
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