Downy Phlox

Phlox pilosa

A cheerful sight in the spring garden, the flowers of Downy Phlox can vary in color from pale pink to intense purple-pink. The colorful blooms attract hummingbirds, and the flower shape provides a perfect landing pad for butterflies …

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Plants 3" Pots
1-4 $8.99 ea.
5-10 $7.99 ea.
11-31 $6.99 ea.
32+ $5.99 ea.
Availability: In stock
SKU
36950-03
Cultural Details
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil Moisture Dry, Medium, Moist
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Height 1' - 2'
Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Time May, June
Spacing 1'
Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Root Type Fibrous
Benefits Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Host Plant

A cheerful sight in the spring garden, the flowers of Downy Phlox can vary in color from pale pink to intense purple-pink. The colorful blooms attract hummingbirds, and the flower shape provides a perfect landing pad for butterflies and other long tongued pollinators. This early prairie flower is an important source of nectar for Monarch butterflies during their spring migration, as well. Also known as Prairie Phlox, Phlox pilosa is a worthy addition to any garden with dry sand or medium loam soil.

Downy Phlox is a host plant for the "phlox moth" Schinia indiana. The Phlox moth is considered to be rare or critically imperiled throughout its midwestern range. Known occurrences of this moth are limited to protected, managed prairie sites. This beautiful small pink moth, about .5 inches long, is well disguised among the pink flower petals of Downy or Marsh Phlox.