Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Spring Plant
This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
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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