Phlox maculata, common names wild sweetwilliam[1] and meadow phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native the eastern United States and introduced to eastern Canada.[1] It is a perennial.[2]
Growing to 2–3 ft (61–91 cm), this erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial produces clusters of fragrant, deep pink flowers in summer. The stiff stems are spotted red, hence the Latin specific epithet maculata. It prefers damp, well-drained soil in full sun. It is less prone to powdery mildew than the related Phlox paniculata.[3]
The following cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
Phlox maculata, common names wild sweetwilliam and meadow phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native the eastern United States and introduced to eastern Canada. It is a perennial.
Growing to 2–3 ft (61–91 cm), this erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial produces clusters of fragrant, deep pink flowers in summer. The stiff stems are spotted red, hence the Latin specific epithet maculata. It prefers damp, well-drained soil in full sun. It is less prone to powdery mildew than the related Phlox paniculata.
The following cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
'Alpha' (lilac) 'Natascha' (pink and white) 'Omega' (white with a red eye)Botanical illustration
Botanical illustration
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Phlox maculata.Phlox maculata là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Polemoniaceae. Loài này được L. miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1753.[1]
Phlox maculata là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Polemoniaceae. Loài này được L. miêu tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1753.