noun
phlox
FLAHKS/flɑːks/
A garden plant with clusters of colorful flowers.
Pink phlox blooms in dense clusters along the garden path.
Etymology
Greek phlox meant both “flame” and a plant with showy flowers. This older flower name was later applied to the North American ornamental genus, carrying its flame-and-flower imagery into the modern name.
In context
“How do I get phlox seed to grow?”
to kiss the phlox blossoms and then lift off
More examples
- We plant phlox near the fence for summer color.
- She waters the phlox when the soil feels dry.
- Butterflies visit the purple flowers of our tall phlox.
Forms
phlox · phloxes