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Phloxes (Phlox)
The phloxes are a group of hardy, flowering plants that will be familiar to many gardeners. With many species bearing showy flowers and being very cold-tolerant (many are naturally found in high alpine environments or at very high latitudes), phloxes are very popular ornamentals, and there are dozens of garden cultivars. Phloxes are also noteworthy for being particularly attractive to butterflies – for this reason, they're often a staple in temperate pollinator gardens.
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Phloxes
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Attributes of Phloxes
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
90 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Phloxes
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How to Grow and Care for Phloxes
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The phloxes genus includes popular garden plants exceptional for their radiant blooms and diverse varieties. These plants thrive in well-draining soil under full to partial sun and prefer a temperature range of 60-75°F (15-24℃). Phloxes can be prone to issues like powdery mildew, spider mites, and root rot if not adequately cared for. Seasonally, they require additional watering and monitoring during summers, and in autumn, a good cleanup to prevent disease build-up. Winter involves protecting phloxes, especially in regions with extreme cold.
How to Water Phloxes?
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Creeping phlox
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a flowering plant native to the United States. The Latin name Phlox subulata means needle-shaped, which describes its leaves. Creeping phlox is sometimes confused with marijuana due to its similar smell.
Garden phlox
The garden phlox is a flowering plant that is native to the United States. The name, phlox, comes from the Latin for "flame," reflecting its bright colors. Garden phlox flowers can become important food sources for insects and hummingbirds.
Wild blue phlox
Wild blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) also goes by the names of woodland phlox or Louisiana phlox, and it’s indigenous to eastern North America. The flowers sit atop hairy, sticky stems. In the wild, it loves to grow along stream banks. “Phlox” is Greek for “flame” because some flowers of this species have intensely vibrant colors.
Annual phlox
Annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) is a flowering plant native to the United States. Thomas Drummond the historical naturalist sent the seeds back to Britain after a trip to Texas, and the plant is named after him. Annual phlox is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright pink flowers, which can be other colors from other cultivars.
Largeleaf Phlox
Phlox amplifolia, or largeleaf Phlox, is an easy to grow, pink flowering perennial. These long-lasting flowers bloom all summer, thrive in full sun, and are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. They add height, fragrance, and color to any summer garden.
Downy phlox
Downy phlox is a species of phlox that natives to eastern North America. This hairy plant gives pretty pink to purplish flowers in the late spring to early summer and does well in gardens with sandy soil.
Spreading phlox
Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa) is a plant species that grows well on rugged mountain slopes, sagebrush plains, and in rocky regions. “Phlox” comes from an ancient Greek word for “flame.” “Diffusa” is a Latin term meaning “spread out” or “wide.”
Creeping phlox
Known for attracting wildlife such as small mammals and hummingbirds, creeping phlox is a useful groundcover for shade and woodland gardens with its mat-forming habit providing excellent cover for early spring bulbs. Creeping phlox has been used in traditional medicine but nowadays is mostly valued as an easy-to-maintain eye-catching perennial.
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Creeping phlox
Creeping phlox
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a flowering plant native to the United States. The Latin name Phlox subulata means needle-shaped, which describes its leaves. Creeping phlox is sometimes confused with marijuana due to its similar smell.
Garden phlox
Garden phlox
The garden phlox is a flowering plant that is native to the United States. The name, phlox, comes from the Latin for "flame," reflecting its bright colors. Garden phlox flowers can become important food sources for insects and hummingbirds.
Wild blue phlox
Wild blue phlox
Wild blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) also goes by the names of woodland phlox or Louisiana phlox, and it’s indigenous to eastern North America. The flowers sit atop hairy, sticky stems. In the wild, it loves to grow along stream banks. “Phlox” is Greek for “flame” because some flowers of this species have intensely vibrant colors.
Annual phlox
Annual phlox
Annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) is a flowering plant native to the United States. Thomas Drummond the historical naturalist sent the seeds back to Britain after a trip to Texas, and the plant is named after him. Annual phlox is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright pink flowers, which can be other colors from other cultivars.
Largeleaf Phlox
Largeleaf Phlox
Phlox amplifolia, or largeleaf Phlox, is an easy to grow, pink flowering perennial. These long-lasting flowers bloom all summer, thrive in full sun, and are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. They add height, fragrance, and color to any summer garden.
Downy phlox
Downy phlox
Downy phlox is a species of phlox that natives to eastern North America. This hairy plant gives pretty pink to purplish flowers in the late spring to early summer and does well in gardens with sandy soil.
Spreading phlox
Spreading phlox
Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa) is a plant species that grows well on rugged mountain slopes, sagebrush plains, and in rocky regions. “Phlox” comes from an ancient Greek word for “flame.” “Diffusa” is a Latin term meaning “spread out” or “wide.”
Creeping phlox
Creeping phlox
Known for attracting wildlife such as small mammals and hummingbirds, creeping phlox is a useful groundcover for shade and woodland gardens with its mat-forming habit providing excellent cover for early spring bulbs. Creeping phlox has been used in traditional medicine but nowadays is mostly valued as an easy-to-maintain eye-catching perennial.
Santa fe phlox
Santa fe phlox
Santa fe phlox is a wildflower that is known to be native to the Western Hemisphere. Its size depends on the weather but won’t grow above 30 cm. This flower attracts bees and butterflies with its fragrance and bright purple-pink flowers.
Mountain phlox
Mountain phlox
Mountain phlox is currently protected by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The low-growing, creeping plant resembles a spreading purple carpet when it blooms in the springtime. It is also an important food source for bees and butterflies.
Wild sweetwilliam
Wild sweetwilliam
Wild sweetwilliam (Phlox maculata) exists in various parts of North America, but is only rarely encountered in the wild. Its Latin name includes “maculata,” which is derived from the Latin word for “spotted” in reference to its speckled purple stems. It's also called speckled phlox or spotted phlox.
Carpet phlox
Carpet phlox
Carpet phlox (Phlox hoodii) is a mat-forming flowering plant indigenous to western North America. It's frequently found in the company of sagebrush. You’ll see it popping up in early springtime, just as winter's last vestiges are disappearing from the landscape.
Smooth phlox
Smooth phlox
Smooth phlox (*Phlox glaberrima*) is an upright, clump-forming, lipomatous perennial plant species. Smooth phlox grows in moist meadows, low woods, and along riverbanks. This species attracts butterflies, moths, and bees.
Cold desert phlox
Cold desert phlox
The cold desert phlox (Phlox stansburyi) is a perennial plant that is native to the southwestern United States. It blooms in spring and summer and produces five-petaled pink or white flowers. The plant is a food source and host for a number of species of moth caterpillars.
Cleft phlox
Cleft phlox
Phlox bifida, commonly known as cleft phlox, is native to the midwestern United States, the cedar glades areas in Tennessee and Kentucky, and the Ozarks. It is usually found in dry areas and blooms in the spring.
Slender phlox
Slender phlox
Phlox gracilis is commonly called the slender phlox because of its slender stalk and is native to western North America. The plant's flowers are unique because of their heart-shaped petals. It is tolerant of drought and can grow in different types of soil.
Garden phlox 'Mount Fuji'
Garden phlox 'Mount Fuji'
Garden phlox 'Mount Fuji' is a perennial flower known for its large, fragrant clusters of white blooms that resemble the snow-capped peak of its namesake. Thriving in well-drained soil, it stands tall with erect stems reaching up to 2-4 feet in height, inviting butterflies and hummingbirds to its nectar-rich blossoms through summer into early fall.
Phloxes 'Eva'
Phloxes 'Eva'
Phloxes 'Eva' is named for an employee at the nursery that produced the perennial. This is a compact evergreen plant that grows to 15 cm, a little taller than the 10 cm of most phloxes. This hardy spreading plant rewards gardens with attractive mauve flowers.
Creeping phlox 'Red Wings'
Creeping phlox 'Red Wings'
Creeping phlox 'Red Wings' is a variant of alpine or creeping phlox, distinguished from other cultivars by its bright pink and red flowers, which have a mild, pleasant fragrance. It spreads quickly and densely with finely-textured leaves, which makes it attractive as ornamental ground cover.
Garden phlox 'Alexandra'
Garden phlox 'Alexandra'
The garden phlox 'Alexandra' are a group of hardy, flowering plants that will be familiar to many gardeners. With many species bearing showy flowers and being very cold-tolerant (many are naturally found in high alpine environments or at very high latitudes), garden phlox 'Alexandra' are very popular ornamentals, and there are dozens of garden cultivars. Garden phlox 'Alexandra' are also noteworthy for being particularly attractive to butterflies – for this reason, they're often a staple in temperate pollinator gardens.
Creeping phlox 'Blue Emerald'
Creeping phlox 'Blue Emerald'
Creeping phlox 'Blue Emerald' (Phlox subulata 'Blue Emerald') is a light-blue/lavender variation of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata), which ordinarily comes in several other colors. This cultivar is a popular garden plant whose sprawling habit can quickly fill up space.
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee'
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee'
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee' is a low-growing, spreading variety of phlox that produces plentiful flowers. Its violet-blue blooms have darker maroon centers and are very fragrant. It This plant is speculated to be a hybrid between Phlox divaricata var. laphamii and Phlox pilosa.
Creeping phlox 'Emerald Cushion Blue'
Creeping phlox 'Emerald Cushion Blue'
Creeping phlox 'Emerald Cushion Blue' is a Creeping phlox cultivar selected to produce masses of gorgeous violet-blue flowers, which create a dense carpet during spring months. Due to its creeping growth habit, this cultivar is often used as a ground cover, but it makes a great addition to a rock garden as well.
Garden phlox 'Albert Leo Schlageter'
Garden phlox 'Albert Leo Schlageter'
The garden phlox 'Albert Leo Schlageter' has a distinctive bright red color which distinguishes it from other phlox hybrids. A complex hybrid from Phlox paniculata and Phlox divaricata that is named after the German war veteran Albert Leo Schageter, the garden phlox 'Albert Leo Schlageter' is popular with horticulturalists as it is long-blooming and long-lasting, making it good for perennial borders.
Garden phlox 'Prospero'
Garden phlox 'Prospero'
"Prospero" is Latin for success, and this pretty garden phlox hybrid is certainly that. Garden phlox 'Prospero' produces rich white-centered flower heads of pale lilac in summer. By contrast, the parent plant's flowers are a darker purple shade in the wild. This medium-sized shrub grows well in informal gardens, borders, and beds.
Creeping phlox 'Violet Pinwheels'
Creeping phlox 'Violet Pinwheels'
Creeping phlox 'Violet Pinwheels' is a variety of ground-covering phlox that comes back each year and creates vibrant purple blooms that appear in spring. This hardy mosslike plant is a great addition to any flower bed or container and was bred to be drought resistant.
Wild sweetwilliam 'Omega'
Wild sweetwilliam 'Omega'
Wild sweetwilliam 'Omega' is known for its fragrant blooms and resistance to mildew. This phloxe cultivar was named as a part of a three-part series of cultivars: the 'Alpha', 'Omega', and 'Delta'. The wild sweetwilliam 'Omega' has upright stems that make its long lasting flowers optimal for cutting.
Creeping phlox 'Purple Beauty'
Creeping phlox 'Purple Beauty'
Creeping phlox 'Purple Beauty' (Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty') is a light purple/lilac cultivar of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) but is very similar to other variations of this species in terms of care requirements. Creeping phlox 'Purple Beauty' is a sprawling garden plant that can fill up space over rocks and garden beds.
Creeping phlox 'Snowflake'
Creeping phlox 'Snowflake'
These pure white mats of tiny, starry flowers create a lovely and unique groundcover. Vigorous growers and easy to care for, creeping phlox 'Snowflake' was cultivated as a hybrid and suitably named for its bunches of "snowflake" blooms. This variety of creeping phlox is beloved for its ornamental value, quick growth, and appeal to pollinators.
Creeping phlox 'McDaniel's Cushion'
Creeping phlox 'McDaniel's Cushion'
The coloring of creeping phlox 'McDaniel's Cushion' is what sets it apart from other varieties of Creeping phlox. A vigorously growing plant, creeping phlox 'McDaniel's Cushion' has plentiful small, bright pink flowers that bloom atop dark green foliage. Gardeners often use it as a border, in a container, or creeping down a stone wall.
Garden phlox 'Bright Eyes'
Garden phlox 'Bright Eyes'
Garden phlox 'Bright Eyes' is a Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) cultivar, selected for the mildew resistance, as well as the pink flowers arranged in pyramidal panicles. The flowers are adorned with deep-pink centers that look like eyes, hence the cultivar name. The flowers emit a sweet, pleasant fragrance, attracting bees, butterflies, and occasionally hummingbirds.
Thick-leaf phlox 'Miss Lingard'
Thick-leaf phlox 'Miss Lingard'
Thick-leaf phlox 'Miss Lingard' is an early bloomer, producing an abundance of medium-sized white flowers. These flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. The exact parentage of this cultivar is unknown, but it is likely a hybrid of Phlox maculata, Phlox carolina, and/or Phlox glaberrima.
Garden phlox 'Eva Cullum'
Garden phlox 'Eva Cullum'
Garden phlox 'Eva Cullum' is a vibrant perennial featuring dense clusters of fragrant, pink flowers with a touch of purple in the center, blooming atop strong, erect stems in summer. This cultivar thrives in well-draining soil, under full sun to partial shade. The showy blossoms of garden phlox 'Eva Cullum' are magnets for butterflies and hummingbirds, creating a lively garden tableau.
Garden phlox 'Laura'
Garden phlox 'Laura'
Garden phlox 'Laura' is a perennial flowering plant celebrated for its vibrant clusters of fragrant, purple flowers with a distinctive white-eye center. Blooming in mid to late summer, its upright stems can reach up to 4 feet tall, thriving in sunny gardens with well-drained soil. Butterflies are often attracted to garden phlox 'Laura''s nectar-rich blooms, adding dynamic wildlife interactions to its cultivation appeal.
Phloxes 'Red Admiral'
Phloxes 'Red Admiral'
Despite the name, phloxes 'Red Admiral' produces a wealth of flowers that are more of a rich pink color, and create a dazzling display. The perennial is a Phlox douglasii cultivar with blooms that are some of the most vibrant in the whole species. The sea of flowers phloxes 'Red Admiral' creates earned it the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993.
Garden phlox 'Starfire'
Garden phlox 'Starfire'
Garden phlox 'Starfire' is a garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) cultivar, selected for its impressive, vibrant flowers and attractive foliage. Garden phlox are occasionally known as "flame flowers," and the Starfire cultivar has even deeper red to pink flowers, arranged in pyramidal clusters. They bloom in mid-summer and last into the early fall. The foliage is particularly attractive in spring when the young leaves are tinted with maroon. As the season progresses, the foliage becomes green.
Garden phlox 'Alba Grandiflora'
Garden phlox 'Alba Grandiflora'
Garden phlox 'Alba Grandiflora' is a Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) cultivar, selected for its pure white flowers, as well its adaptability to dry weather conditions. Compared to other Phlox paniculata cultivars, it is able to deal with drought very well. The cultivar carries the name for its white, large flowers ("alba" means "white," "grandiflora" refers to the large flowers).
Creeping phlox 'Candy Stripe'
Creeping phlox 'Candy Stripe'
The creeping phlox 'Candy Stripe' is a delightful cultivar that offers masses of candy-pink and white flowers from mid spring to late spring. The bush has a ground-hugging, spreading habit. Dark green foliage contrasts with the blooms. This is a cultivar of Phlox subulata named for its candy color tones. Being salt tolerant, it is ideal for coastal gardens.
Creeping phlox 'Bavaria'
Creeping phlox 'Bavaria'
This is a darker variety of the low, mat-forming perennial evergreen. The creeping phlox 'Bavaria' has dark foliage that can be enjoyed all year round. By gardeners, this plant is appreciated for its use as a bed or border plant as well as for edging, ground cover, or underplanting.
Garden phlox 'Roberta'
Garden phlox 'Roberta'
Garden phlox 'Roberta' is a flowering plant that produces bright scarlet flowers, in marked contrast to the white or purple flowers of the native plant. While the parent often grows up to 1.2 m, this hybrid reaches just 60 cm. Like many plants with pretty flowers, this hybrid has been given a popular ladies' name. The plant grows well in full or partial shade.
Garden phlox 'White Admiral'
Garden phlox 'White Admiral'
Garden phlox 'White Admiral''s large white blooms with a delightful fragrance are what make this cultivar stand out. Hybridized from other phlox variants, garden phlox 'White Admiral' was aptly named for its gigantic, pure-white flowers. This is a popular and beloved plant because of its lovely ornamental value, long-living flowers and foliage, and sweet scent.
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee'
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee'
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee' is bred from the phlox plant and was a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit winner in 1993. It is a spreading wildflower that creates mats of lavender-blue, saucer-shaped flowers. The wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee' is uniquely darker than its parent plant and there are no notches at the tips of the petals.
Creeping phlox 'Amazing Grace'
Creeping phlox 'Amazing Grace'
While sporting the same coloration as its parent plant, creeping phlox 'Amazing Grace' differs in its petal shape, with a much wider diameter to each petal. A cultivar subspecies of Phlox subulata, creeping phlox 'Amazing Grace' was given its name because of the sheer elegance of its blooms.
Garden phlox 'David'
Garden phlox 'David'
Garden phlox 'David' is a cultivar of the Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata), selected for the color of its flowers. Unlike the flowers of the parent plant which are rarely white in nature, this cultivar has pure white flowers, arranged in attractive panicles. It is also noted for its extreme resistance to powdery mildew.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Phloxes
Phlox
The phloxes are a group of hardy, flowering plants that will be familiar to many gardeners. With many species bearing showy flowers and being very cold-tolerant (many are naturally found in high alpine environments or at very high latitudes), phloxes are very popular ornamentals, and there are dozens of garden cultivars. Phloxes are also noteworthy for being particularly attractive to butterflies – for this reason, they're often a staple in temperate pollinator gardens.
Lifespan
Annual, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Phloxes
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Attributes of Phloxes
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
90 cm
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Phloxes
Distribution of Phloxes
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Distribution Map of Phloxes
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Phloxes
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The phloxes genus includes popular garden plants exceptional for their radiant blooms and diverse varieties. These plants thrive in well-draining soil under full to partial sun and prefer a temperature range of 60-75°F (15-24℃). Phloxes can be prone to issues like powdery mildew, spider mites, and root rot if not adequately cared for. Seasonally, they require additional watering and monitoring during summers, and in autumn, a good cleanup to prevent disease build-up. Winter involves protecting phloxes, especially in regions with extreme cold.
How to Water Phloxes?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Phloxes?
How to Propagate Phloxes?
How to Plant Phloxes?
Exploring the Phloxes Plants
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8 most common species：
Creeping phlox
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a flowering plant native to the United States. The Latin name Phlox subulata means needle-shaped, which describes its leaves. Creeping phlox is sometimes confused with marijuana due to its similar smell.
Garden phlox
The garden phlox is a flowering plant that is native to the United States. The name, phlox, comes from the Latin for "flame," reflecting its bright colors. Garden phlox flowers can become important food sources for insects and hummingbirds.
Wild blue phlox
Wild blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) also goes by the names of woodland phlox or Louisiana phlox, and it’s indigenous to eastern North America. The flowers sit atop hairy, sticky stems. In the wild, it loves to grow along stream banks. “Phlox” is Greek for “flame” because some flowers of this species have intensely vibrant colors.
Annual phlox
Annual phlox (Phlox drummondii) is a flowering plant native to the United States. Thomas Drummond the historical naturalist sent the seeds back to Britain after a trip to Texas, and the plant is named after him. Annual phlox is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright pink flowers, which can be other colors from other cultivars.
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All Species of Phloxes
Creeping phlox
Garden phlox
Wild blue phlox
Annual phlox
Largeleaf Phlox
Downy phlox
Spreading phlox
Creeping phlox
Santa fe phlox
Mountain phlox
Wild sweetwilliam
Carpet phlox
Smooth phlox
Cold desert phlox
Cleft phlox
Slender phlox
Garden phlox 'Mount Fuji'
Phloxes 'Eva'
Creeping phlox 'Red Wings'
Garden phlox 'Alexandra'
Creeping phlox 'Blue Emerald'
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee'
Creeping phlox 'Emerald Cushion Blue'
Garden phlox 'Albert Leo Schlageter'
Garden phlox 'Prospero'
Creeping phlox 'Violet Pinwheels'
Wild sweetwilliam 'Omega'
Creeping phlox 'Purple Beauty'
Creeping phlox 'Snowflake'
Creeping phlox 'McDaniel's Cushion'
Garden phlox 'Bright Eyes'
Thick-leaf phlox 'Miss Lingard'
Garden phlox 'Eva Cullum'
Garden phlox 'Laura'
Phloxes 'Red Admiral'
Garden phlox 'Starfire'
Garden phlox 'Alba Grandiflora'
Creeping phlox 'Candy Stripe'
Creeping phlox 'Bavaria'
Garden phlox 'Roberta'
Garden phlox 'White Admiral'
Wild blue phlox 'Chattahoochee'
Creeping phlox 'Amazing Grace'
Garden phlox 'David'
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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