Downy Phlox, Prairie Phlox, Fragrant Phlox
Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox) is an upright perennial forming clumps of stiff stems clad with widely-spaced, sharply pointed, linear to lanceolate, deep green leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm). Blooming for about 3-4 weeks in late spring to midsummer, a profusion of pleasantly fragrant, starry, pale pink to lavender flowers appear in rounded terminal clusters. Rich in nectar, they attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Stems and leaves are usually covered with soft white hairs, hence the species name. Excellent selection for rock gardens, cottage gardens, wild gardens, native plant gardens or prairies and meadows.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, South Dakota, Missouri, Ohio, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Michigan, South Dakota, Missouri, Ohio, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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