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Prairie Phlox

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Phlox pilosa

Highly variable in color, ranging from white to pink or purple, the flowers of this plant are highly attractive to butterflies.

Credit: Michael Huft

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Credit: Mary Lancing

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Credit: Michael Huft

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Credit: Craig Martin, iNaturalist

Pollinators

Bee
Bee
ButterflyMoth
ButterflyMoth

Light

Full Sun
Part Shade

Moisture

Medium
Medium/Dry
Wet/Medium
Dry

Bloom Color

Pink/Purple
White

Height

1 - 2 ft

Bloom Season

Summer, Spring
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Summer, Spring
Bloom Color: Pink/Purple, White
Wildlife: Bee, Butterfly/Moth

Notes

Great native alternative to invasive Dame's Rocket. Also called Downy Phlox.

More Information

USDA Plant Database
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Gallery Image

Credit: Mary Lancing

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Credit: Michael Huft

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Credit: Craig Martin, iNaturalist