Phlox

Basic Phlox Flower Information

Common Names
Phlox, summer phlox

Scientific Name
Genus species Phlox paniculata
Family Polemoniaceae

History
The name phlox is a Latin word for “flower” or “flame,” which comes from the Greek word meaning “wallflower”, and is a native North American plant.

Phlox Flower Meaning
Flames.

Astrological Flowers
N/A

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Phlox

Type Of Use: Flower

Form: Mass

Fragrance: N/A

Line: N/A

Silhouette: Dense/Head

Blossom Texture: Satin

Stem Size: 16″ – 28”

Blossom Size: 2″ – 4″ – individuals – ½” – 1”

Vase Life: 7 – 10 Days

Phlox Design Uses
Phlox is especially common in garden style arrangements. Also works as a filler or to add height in arrangements.

Phlox Flower Colors
Pale blue, Violet, Pink, Red, or White

Blooming Seasons
Summer, Fall, Winter

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter