Garden Phlox (Phlox x arendsii 'Miss Mary')

Garden Phlox (Phlox x arendsii ‘Miss Mary’) is a hybrid. This means it’s a cross between two or more different Phlox species. While ‘Miss Mary’ is a specific cultivar, understanding its parentage helps determine the general geographical origins.

The Phlox x arendsii hybrids are primarily derived from:

* **Phlox paniculata (Garden Phlox):** Native to eastern and central North America, primarily in the United States.
* **Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox):** Also native to eastern North America.

Therefore, ‘Miss Mary’ and other Garden Phlox varieties, though hybridized, have their origins in **eastern and central North America**. The plants themselves are not native to any specific area, but their parent species are native to the region.