Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
viscida
ID:
1100451

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.E.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Revis. W. N. Amer. Phlox. : 24 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099789

Common Names

  • Moss Phlox
  • Mountain Phlox
  • Prairie Phlox

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Description

Phlox viscida (also called Clammy Phlox, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and 1-2 cm long. Its flowers are pink or purple and its fruits are small, globose, and up to 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Phlox viscida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds, and is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phlox viscida is pink and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, long and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlox viscida is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Phlox viscida

Phlox viscida is native to the United States and is found in the eastern regions of the country, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

Species in the Phlox genus

Phlox pulchra, Phlox pyramidalis, Phlox mexicana, Phlox peckii, Phlox ovata, Phlox opalensis, Phlox drummondii, Phlox clutena, Phlox missoulensis, Phlox vermejoensis, Phlox hoodii, Phlox aculeata, Phlox adsurgens, Phlox albomarginata, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis, Phlox amoena, Phlox amplifolia, Phlox andicola, Phlox austromontana, Phlox bifida, Phlox buckleyi, Phlox caespitosa, Phlox carolina, Phlox caryophylla, Phlox cluteana, Phlox colubrina, Phlox cuspidata, Phlox diffusa, Phlox dispersa, Phlox divaricata, Phlox dolichantha, Phlox douglasii, Phlox floridana, Phlox glaberrima, Phlox glabriflora, Phlox gladiformis, Phlox glutinosa, Phlox hendersonii, Phlox idahonis, Phlox kelseyi, Phlox longifolia, Phlox longipilosa, Phlox maculata, Phlox mesoleuca, Phlox mollis, Phlox multiflora, Phlox nana, Phlox nivalis, Phlox oklahomensis,

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

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