Phlox paniculata Family: Polemoniaceae ( about 60 species) Common Name(s): Grown by: Kristin Yanker-Hansen, Danville Phlox-a flame. Many of the species of the North American endemic genus are brilliantly colored. Paniculata-refers to the arrangement of the flowers into a panicle. The need for heat tolerance in North American flower borders has led to much selection work for mildew which thrives in hot, dry air resistance. Many are the claims, but few are truly resistant. A handsome group when healthy and wellplaced... Photo by Mike Dahlin