Plant Family

Polemoniaceae

3 plants in database

Polemoniaceae in this database spans zones 3-9 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ornamental) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 3 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Ground Cover layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Polemoniaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
3
Zone Range
3–9
Ground Cover
3 plants
Herbaceous
2 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ornamental×3 Pollinator×3 Ground Cover×3 Wildlife Attractor×2 Erosion Control×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Polemoniaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Spider Mites
100% of family
Tetranychidae
Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea
Powdery Mildew
100% of family
Erysiphales

All Polemoniaceae Plants — 3 total

Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
Prairie Phlox
Phlox pilosa
Wild Blue Phlox
Phlox divaricata