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Prairie or Downy Phlox

Phlox pilosa

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Field Notes

Description:

A mounded perennial, downy phlox grows 1-2 ft. tall and bears clusters of fragrant, pale pink to lavender flowers. The petals of the showy flowers are joined at their bases into an elongate tube. Stems and narrow, paired leaves are covered with soft hairs.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat garden.

Notes:

This is long bloomer and very attractive to insects.

Reference Links:

Phlox pilosa (Downy phlox) | NPIN

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