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Phlox paniculata L. Garden phlox
The common name "garden phlox" is misleading, since this plant is a widespread North American native plant—the name refers to its popularity among gardeners. Numerous cultivars have been developed. Identification: Plants are usually 24-36" (60-91 cm) tall, sometimes reaching 4' (1.2 m). Leaves are oval-shaped, 4-7" (10-17 cm) long, pointed at both ends, sometimes wider near the base, otherwise widest in the middle. Branched flower clusters 3-8" (8-20 cm) around are composed of multiple salverform flowers about 1" (2.5 cm) around, each with five petals. Flowers are pink, sometimes white or lavender. Online References:
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Plants for a Future, a resource and information centre for edible and otherwise useful plants
7/24/2010 · Acton Arboretum, Acton, Massachusetts
Phlox paniculata description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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6/27/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer, Massachusetts
6/27/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer
A visiting Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly. · 7/5/2020 · Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay, Maine · By Constance B. Kent
6/27/2010 · Nashua River Rail Trail, Ayer, Massachusetts Range:
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ID is uncertain 
