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Definition of garden phlox

garden phlox

Plural:garden phloxes
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1

An herbaceous, summer-blooming perennial plant native to the eastern and central United States, widely cultivated for its large, densely packed, and highly fragrant clusters of brightly colored flowers.

Example

"We planted pink and white garden phlox along the back border to attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the summer."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Garden phlox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/garden%20phlox
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