species 13,269 observations

Prairie Phlox

Phlox pilosa

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65 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Olive Arches Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Peck's Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Silver-spotted Skipper, American Lady 64

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Low
Soil: Rocky Sand Clay
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: No
Resists: Dry soil Fire
Habit: Clumping Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.