Description
Prairie Phlox
Phlox pilosa. A fragrant, eye-catching native wildflower that brings vibrant color to any pollinator planting. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it produces dense clusters of five-petaled flowers and is one of truest pink wildflowers in the MNL lineup. The flowers not only look beautiful, they are very aromatic with a sweet, clove-like scent.
Thrives in well-drained soils ranging from sandy to loamy, and it’s remarkably drought-tolerant once established. Low growing, typically 12-24 inches tall, Prairie Phlox forms low, spreading clumps that work well as a ground cover in naturalized or prairie-style plantings. Will attract a wide range of beneficial insects, including native bees, butterflies, and moths. Don’t be surprised to see long-tongued pollinators like swallowtails and sphinx moths, or even the occasional hummingbird, drawn to its tubular blooms.
