Your phlox may not be flowering due to insufficient sunlight, improper soil conditions, lack of nutrients, or overcrowding. Check these factors and make necessary adjustments to encourage blooming.
Yes, phlox are deer resistant. The flowering plants in question tend to be more fragrant than deer like. But there always will be the chance that deer may graze phlox when they are sufficiently desperate, disoriented or famished.
Phlox is not a shrub, but rather a genus of flowering plants that includes both annual and perennial species. They are typically herbaceous plants that grow in clumps or mats, producing colorful flowers.
The answer is: Phlox.
Yes, phlox is a genus of flowering plants in the family Polemoniaceae, and many species of phlox are considered herbaceous perennials. These plants are characterized by their vibrant flowers and are commonly used in gardens for ornamental purposes. They typically have soft, green stems and can die back to the ground in winter, regrowing in the spring.
The scientific name of Smooth Phlox is Phlok glaberrima.
Phlox glaberrima
phlox/flocks
Phlox subulata
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Phlox drummondi.
Yes, deer may eat phlox flowers as they are known to be attracted to a variety of plants, including phlox.
Phlox typically blooms from late spring to early summer, depending on the specific variety and climate. Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) usually flowers from June to August, while creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) often blooms earlier, around April to May. The blooming period may vary slightly based on local conditions and care.
Yes, deer do eat phlox plants.