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Plants
Drifts of pale lavender-blue flowers scenting open woodland in late spring.
Field facts
HabitatWoodland edges, slopes, roadside woods
RangeStatewide
When to lookLate April to May
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesDame's Rocket — invasive, four petals
Field note: Five petals means native phlox; four means invasive dame's rocket.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Enjoy the scent in place; cut stems wilt within the hour.
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