Phlox pilosa

Also called Prairie Phlox, Fragrant Phlox

The flowers may be white, pink, or lavender
Individual flowers are loosely arranged in terminal clusters
Narrow hairy lance-shaped mid-green leaves
Over time, it forms large colonies by underground stolons
Mild, pleasant fragrance
Bloom Time: June to July

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Multi-coloured, Pink

HEIGHT:
40-50 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, however, it will tolerate drier areas in partial shade. More drought tolerant and resistant to powdery mildew than most other phlox species.

Additional Notes about Downy Phlox:

Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Juglan Tolerant

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum

HABIT:
Mounding

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Naturalizing