The Tortoise Club

Plant Name:

Phlox

Latin Name:

Phlox sp.

Plant Type:

Plant

Edible Part:

About

Phlox is a genus of 68 species of perennial and annual plants in the family Polemoniaceae. They are found mostly in North America in diverse habitats from alpine tundra to open woodland and prairie. Some flower in spring, others in summer and fall. Flowers may be pale blue, violet, pink, bright red, or white.