Prairie Phlox is a hairy, spring-blooming phlox native to prairies, open woodlands, and dry, rocky hills across the eastern and central United States. Growing 12–18 inches tall, it produces clusters of pink to purple five-petaled flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance. It is covered in short, spreading hairs (pilosa means 'hairy'), giving it a soft, felty texture. Prairie Phlox is a robust prairie indicator species that is increasingly used in native plantings.
Habitat
Found in prairies, open rocky woodlands, and dry hillsides across the eastern and central United States.
Diet
Provides nectar for swallowtail butterflies, sphinx moths, and many native bee species.
How common
Common
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