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Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District Summer
Phlox (Garden Phlox) The non-native (southern states) Summer Phlox is common in our area. It prefers partial sun and moist fertile loamy soil. This perennial is 2-4' tall and usually unbranched, except near the apex where the flowers occur, with a central stem that is light green, round, and usually hairless. The untoothed opposite leaves are up to 6" long and 1" across. The stems near the apex of the plant terminate in gently rounded panicles of flowers. Individual flowers, about 1" long and ½–¾" across, have 5 spreading petals that are bright rosy pink, lavender, or white.
Summer Phlox at Lyon Forest Preserve August 3, 2012
Summer Phlox at Lyon Forest Preserve July 21, 2013
Summer Phlox at Lyon Forest Preserve July 21, 2013
Summer Phlox foliage (opposite leaves) at Lyon Forest Preserve July 21, 2013
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