Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox)

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Also known as Downy Phlox and Fragrant Phlox. 

Prairie Phlox is a mounding perennial that produces clusters of fragrant, pink to lavender flowers. The fragrance attracts insects and the deep, narrow throat is perfect for long-tongued bees, bee-flies, butterflies, skippers and moths. A variety of insects feed on Prairie Phlox. It’s also a food source for rabbits, deer and even groundhogs. 

Prairie Phlox does well in dry to moderately moist, well-draining soil in full sun or part sun. It is not picky about soil type, thriving in loam, clay, sand or rock. Under stress, the lower leaves turn yellow and drop off. It appreciates a summer mulch which helps keep the root zone cool. 

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low
Sun exposure Sun to part sun
Bloom color Pink to purple
Bloom time Spring
Mature height 1-1.5 ft
Mature spread 1-1.5 ft
Attracts Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, moths.
Notes
Needs good drainage.


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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)