Phlox maculata, commonly called meadow phlox,James H. Locklear. Phlox: A Natural History and Gardener's Guide. Timber Press, 2011. p. 169. as well as wild sweet William and marsh phlox,Alan Branhagen. Native Plants of the Midwest: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 500 Species for the Garden. Timber Press, 2016. p. 359. is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native the eastern United States and introduced to eastern Canada. It is a perennial.
Growing to , this erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial produces clusters of fragrant, deep pink flowers in summer. The stiff stems are spotted red, hence the Latin specific epithet maculata. It prefers damp, well-drained soil in full sun. It is less prone to powdery mildew than the related Phlox paniculata.
The following cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit: 'Alpha' (lilac) 'Natascha' (pink and white) 'Omega' (white with a red eye)
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