Jeana Phlox
(Phlox paniculata 'Jeana')

Left: Phlox paniculata in ASMSA garden in Fall 2023.

Above: Phlox paniculata in bloom

Plant Characteristics

Plant Preference/Growing Conditions:

Medium moisture, well draining and rich soil and placed full sun.

Growth Habit/Description:

Full grown Jeana Phlox are 2 to 4 feet in height and can spread 2 to 3 feet wide.

Bloom Season:

Purple complex flowers blooms in mid-July through Early September.

Fall and/or Winter Interest?

No.

Distribution

Habitat: Eastern united states.

Native to Arkansas? Yes

Native to Garland County? Yes

Endemic to Arkansas? No

Ecological Value

Host Plant for Caterpillars?

Yes, Phlox paniculata is the host plant for the Painted Lady butterfly.

Other Known Ecological Value?

Yes. Phlox attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds.

Other Interesting Facts

Origin of Name:

Phlox comes from the Greek word for flame.

Related Plant Species:

Phlox subilata is a similar plant species to Phlox sublata. They both yield similar flowers. The flowers both have 5 to 6 petals in pink lilac, purple, red, and white. Phlox paniculata is a lot larger in height at 2 to 4 feet in height while Phlox sublata stays close to the ground at 4 to 6 inches in height.

Use For Food/Medicine:

Phlox can be put into tea and used to treat stomach issues.

References

“BONAP’s North American Plant Atlas.” Bonap.net, 2023,

bonap.net/Napa/TaxonMaps/Genus/County/Phlox.

Great American Landscapes. “13 of the Best Flowering Plants to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden.” Great American Landscapes, 23 Mar. 2022,

greatamericanlandscapes.com/plants/spring-flower-plants-attract-butterflies/#:~:text=Because%20these%20colorful%20flowers%20are.