Prairie Phlox
Phlox villosissima
SKU: HC015419
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Overview
Prairie Phlox (Phlox villosissima) blooms in late spring with hundreds of fragrant, bright pink flowers. This wide-ranging native groundcover species can be planted in harsh, poor soil growing sites where it suckers to form nice sized colonies of low growing plants.
key features
Botanical Name
Phlox villosissima
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Fragrant
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
4-6" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
SKU
HC015419
Description
4-6" tall x 15-18" wide. Prairie Phlox (Phlox villosissima) is a wide-ranging native species that blooms in late spring with hundreds of fragrant, bright pink flowers. Use this perennial as a groundcover for harsh, poor soil growing sites where it suckers to form colonies of low growing plants. Our selection (previously known as Phlox pilosa ssp. riparia) hails from central TX and is an excellent choice for areas with hot, humid summers.
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