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Prairie Phlox
Phlox pilosa
PerennialPrairie Phlox
Phlox pilosa
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Dry – Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loam
Size
1-2'
Bloom
Pink-Lavender, May–Jun
Why Grow It
Fragrant
Enjoy its lovely natural scent
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Early Bloomer
Blooms early, providing critical spring nectar
Did You Know?
A butterfly magnet — swallowtails hover around the fragrant flower clusters all day.
The ancestor of many popular garden phlox cultivars, but this wild form is more disease-resistant.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Swallowtail Favorite
Long-tongued butterflies especially love the tubular fragrant flowers
🐝
Bee Nectar Source
Bumblebees and long-tongued native bees visit for nectar
Good Companions
🌼 Wild Lupine
🌾 Little Bluestem
🌻 Brown-eyed Susan
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun to light shade with average, well-drained soil
- Space 12–18″ apart; good air circulation prevents powdery mildew
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming
Plant Details
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