The genus name, Phlox is from the Greek word for flame and refers to their brightly colored flowers . Thousands of phlox species and varieties are typically grouped by their two primary growth habits, upright and creeping.
Upright Phlox species include -
* Phlox paniculata - Garden Phlox is a clump-forming, upright plant which produces large, showy flower clusters. Plants are generally 2 to 4 feet tall.
* Phlox maculata - Similar to garden phlox, Spotted Phlox flowers earlier, has darker green leaves and conical flower heads. Plants are generally 2 to 3 feet tall.
* Phlox divaricata - A native woodland phlox found in moist, partially shaded woodland sites.
Creeping Phlox species include -
* Phlox subulata - Moss Pink, Moss Phlox, Thrift or Carpet Phlox forms dense, 4 to 6 inches tall mats. Foliage is narrow, stiff, and needle-like in appearance
* Phlox stolonifera - This creeping phlox is 6 to 12 inches tall and bloom in spring.
Creeping Phlox usually blooms during spring while Upright Phlox often flower midsummer to autumn. All varieties attracts hummingbirds, birds and butterflies.
Both types will grow well in a sandy, humus rich, well drained soil in partial to full sun. Upright varieties are generally not as tolerant of long dry periods.
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