How Many Varieties Of Phlox Are There. There are many varieties of phlox although people generally think of either the commonly-grown creeping phlox Phlox subulata or of garden phlox Phlox paniculata. Worldwide there are 18 genera and 320 species mostly in the western hemisphere.
Starfire Phlox by Daryl_mitchel. Cultivars of tall garden phlox have been selected for various flower colors and heights. I didnt know we had them here in the US.
Cultivars of tall garden phlox have been selected for various flower colors and heights.
Maculata and Sand phlox P. Several hundred named varieties of different phlox species are grown. Click to see full answer. There are over 60 species of phlox but garden phlox is the most popular.