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Night Phlox
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Night Phlox
Zaluzianskya F.W.Schmidt
Night Phlox is a magical flower that blooms only at night, releasing a sweet fragrance that attracts moths and other nighttime creatures.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Night Phlox has delicate, star-shaped flowers that are typically white with purple backs and bright yellow centers, making them appear to glow in low light. Its slender stems bear many small blossoms, which unfurl dramatically after sunset.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaGenusZaluzianskya
Category
PlantsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each delicate flower only lasts for one night, opening at dusk and wilting by morning's light.
Its scientific name, Zaluzianskya, honors a Polish botanist named Adam Zaluziansky.
Some Night Phlox petals have tiny hairs that catch moonlight, making them seem to glow!
The flowers often have purple backs but white fronts, looking like tiny jewels when closed tight.
Special abilities
Ability
Night-Shine Petals
Night Phlox has bright white petals that reflect moonlight, helping nocturnal pollinators easily spot its flowers in the dark.
Ability
Daylight Rest
Night Phlox can tightly curl its petals during the day, protecting its delicate inner parts from sun and heat until dusk.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Convolvulus Hawk-moth
Agrius convolvuli
attracted by strong night scent
eaten by
African bollworm
Heliothis armigera
larvae may munch on leaves
parasitizes
Alternaria Leaf Spot
Alternaria alternata
a common fungus causing leaf damage
Traits
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Night Blooming
Night blooming plants open their flowers after sunset, often to attract nocturnal pollinators with their scent and appearance.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Evening Phlox
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy the beauty of Night Phlox from a distance and never pick flowers without permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Night Phlox?
15-60 cm
How wide does Night Phlox spread?
15-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Night Phlox?
1.5-3 cm
When does Night Phlox bloom?
Summer
Is Night Phlox edible?
No
Is Night Phlox toxic?
None
What is Night Phlox's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Night Phlox pollinated?
Insect
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