Phlox pilosa
prairie phlox
An upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to a height of 60cm, with lance-shaped, pointed deep green leaves and clusters of starry, pale purple-pink scented flowers at the tops of the stems from late spring to midsummer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Alkaline, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted, Clump forming
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in full sun and fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun. Will grow in light shade, but flowers best in sun
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings in late spring or by seed in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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