Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Spring Plant
This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
Not Available to Preorder
This item is not available during our spring preorder period. If we are able to carry it this year, it will be during our Spring Public Sale mentioned above. The full list of Public Sale species will be made available in late April.
A.k.a Prairie phlox. A midsized phlox that tolerates more sun than it’s woodland relatives. Obligate host of the rare and colorful prairie phlox flower moth (Schinia indiana).
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry
Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam, Sandy Loam
Height: .5’-2'
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May-Jul
Root Type: Fibrous
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mainly long-tongued bees, butterflies, skippers, moths, and bee flies. The only host of the prairie phlox flower moth (Schinia indiana). Occasionally browsed by mammals.
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