Marsh Phlox
Marsh Phlox is a native of wet prairies and open woodlands. An excellent garden plant, it thrives in medium to moist and damp clay soils. Hummingbirds are attracted to the intense magenta color of the flower clusters that bloom for weeks in midsummer …
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
| Height | 2' - 4' |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Red |
| Bloom Time | June, July |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Host Plant |
Marsh Phlox is a native of wet prairies and open woodlands. An excellent garden plant, it thrives in medium to moist and damp clay soils. Hummingbirds are attracted to the intense magenta color of the flower clusters that bloom for weeks in midsummer. Marsh Phlox looks similar to Downy Phlox, but is taller and has a smooth stem.
Marsh Phlox is a host plant for the "Phlox moth" Schinia indiana. The Phlox moth is considered to be rare or critically imperiled throughout its midwestern range. Known occurrences of this moth are limited to protected, managed prairie sites. This beautiful small pink moth, about .5 inches long, is well disguised among the pink flower petals of Marsh or Downy Phlox.
