Phlox maculata

Phlox maculata, commonly called meadow phlox, as well as wild sweet William and marsh phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native the eastern United States and introduced to eastern Canada. It is a perennial.

Growing to 2-3 ft, this erect, clump-forming herbaceous perennial produces clusters of fragrant, deep pink flowers in summer. The stiff stems are spotted red, hence the Latin specific epithet maculata. It prefers damp, well-drained soil in full sun. It is less prone to powdery mildew than the related Phlox paniculata.

The following cultivars have received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:
 * 'Alpha' (lilac)
 * 'Natascha' (pink and white)
 * 'Omega' (white with a red eye)