garden phlox
Phlox paniculata (garden phlox)
| Botanical Name | Phlox paniculata |
| Common Name | garden phlox |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 1-2ft (60-90cm x 30-60cm) |
| Flower Color | White-Pink-Purple |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Attracts Pollinators, |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | North Dark Plate |
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