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fall phlox

Phlox paniculata

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Common names

41 names · 24 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (23)
Dutch
French
Belarusian
  • Флокс мяцёлчаты[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 天蓝绣球[4]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 天藍繡球[4]
  • 直立福祿考[4]
Czech
  • plamenka latnatá[4]
Danish
  • høstfloks[4]
Estonian
Finnish
German
+3 more namesShow fewer names
Hebrew
  • שלהב מכבדי[4]
Japanese
  • クサキョウチクトウ[4]
  • 草夾竹桃[4]
Korean
  • 풀협죽도[4]
Lithuanian
  • Šluotelinis flioksas[4]
Norwegian
  • høstfloks[4]
Polish
  • Floks wiechowaty[4]
Romanian
  • Brumărele înalte[4]
  • Scânteiuță[4]
  • Săpunăriță[4]
Russian
  • Флокс метельчатый[4]
Slovak
  • flox metlinatý[4]
Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
  • Alev Çiçeği[4]
Ukrainian
  • Флокс волотистий[4]
Sources & name notes (5)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Phlox paniculata — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Fall Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
  • Autumn Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
  • Cross-leaved Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
  • Garden Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
  • Perennial Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
  • Summer Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(6); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
  • Tall Phlox — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(7); heading: Common Name(s):; Phlox paniculata.
[2] Phlox paniculata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • fall phlox — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Flammenblume — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Herbstflieder — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Hohe Flammenblume — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Hoher Stauden-Phlox — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Rispige Flammenblume — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • garden phlox — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • perennial phlox — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • summer phlox — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Flama de verano — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • phlox paniculé — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Herfstsering — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Vlambloem — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Phlox paniculata ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Fall Phlox (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 153677; taxon 6VC83.
  • Hoher Stauden-Phlox (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 153678; taxon 6VC83.
  • Stauden-Phlox — VernacularName.tsv, line 153679; taxon 6VC83.
[4] Phlox paniculata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • fall phlox — results[2].names[1]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Flammenblume — results[2].names[34]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Herbstflieder — results[2].names[33]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Hohe Flammenblume — results[2].names[35]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Hoher Stauden-Phlox — results[2].names[31]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Rispige Flammenblume — results[2].names[32]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • garden phlox — results[2].names[4]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • perennial phlox — results[2].names[3]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • summer phlox — results[2].names[5]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Flama de verano — results[2].names[17]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • phlox paniculé — results[2].names[21]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Herfstsering — results[2].names[8]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Vlambloem — results[2].names[9]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • plamenka latnatá — results[2].names[6]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • høstfloks — results[2].names[7]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • syysleimu — results[2].names[10]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Floks wiechowaty — results[2].names[11]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Флокс метельчатый — results[2].names[12]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Höstflox — results[2].names[13]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • クサキョウチクトウ — results[2].names[14]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • aed-leeklill — results[2].names[15]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • aedfloks — results[2].names[16]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Šluotelinis flioksas — results[2].names[18]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • 天藍繡球 — results[2].names[19]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • 天蓝绣球 — results[2].names[20]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Флокс мяцёлчаты — results[2].names[22]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • 풀협죽도 — results[2].names[23]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • høstfloks — results[2].names[24]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Флокс волотистий — results[2].names[25]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • 草夾竹桃 — results[2].names[26]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • 直立福祿考 — results[2].names[27]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Scânteiuță — results[2].names[28]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Săpunăriță — results[2].names[29]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Brumărele înalte — results[2].names[30]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • שלהב מכבדי — results[2].names[36]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • flox metlinatý — results[2].names[37]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
  • Alev Çiçeği — results[2].names[38]; taxon id 117437; Phlox paniculata.
[5] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • perennial phlox — Page 4, column 2, row top 427 pt; common-name cell after Phlox paniculata.; Phlox paniculata.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Phlox paniculata is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Polemoniaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
0.61–1.22 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.61–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Clumping; Erect; Multi-stemmed; Pyramidal

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Phlox paniculata in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
NC. & E. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Unknown
Plant profile

About this plant

fall phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from July to September.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Phlox paniculata — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2389324; ID 6VC83; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2389324; ID 6VC83; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Phlox paniculata — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 4, column 2, entry Phlox paniculata (top 427 pt)

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  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Phlox paniculata — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 315352; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1067888, 1067889, 1067890, 1067891, 1067892, 1067893, 1067894, 1067895, 1067897, 1067898, 1067899, 1067900, 1067901, 1067902, 1067903, 1067905, 1067906, 1067907, 1067908, 1067909, 1067910, 1067911, 1067912, 1067913, 1067914, 1067915, 1067916, 1067917, 1067918, 1067919, 1067920, 1067921, 1067922, 1067923

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.