Does Phlox Grow Wild

Wild phlox grows to roughly 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide, and sends up its summer-blooming purple-blue flowers on thin stems. Wild phlox, sometimes known as wild sweet William, grows in many types of soil, tolerates mild droughts and propagates by releasing its large supply of seeds in the fall.

Is phlox a wildflower?

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Phlox maculata is an upright perennial wildflower with bright green lance shaped leathery leaves. In summer, the glossy foliage is topped by large conical clusters of fragrant pinkish-purple flowers. … PLANT DESCRIPTION: Phlox maculata is an erect perennial with strong slender unbranched stems.

Is wild phlox invasive?

It is known that it effectively forms monocultures where it has escaped from cultivation, is a prolific seed producer, and is not kept in check by pests or diseases in North America. It is still readily available as seed commercially but is banned as an invasive in some states including Connecticut and Massachusetts.