Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculata)

Question

Q: Is Meadow Phlox less susceptible to Scarlet Phlox Bug than Garden Phlox? I'm afraid I've decided to give up on the latter species due to heavy infestations. I haven't noticed that Scarlet Phlox Bugs have caused any damage any of the smaller Phlox species that I grow.

Asked by: Ron - 7/1/2020

Accepted Answer

I doubt that it is less susceptible, but don't know for sure. I only became aware of the phlox bug this year as it destroyed a bed of garden phlox. They apparently overwinter in the dead stems, so removing and destroying all phlox plant material will help keep them from returning next year.

Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculata)

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