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Phlox pilosa

*Prairie Phlox*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please Notes: These plants may be limited in quantity.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full to Part
Height: 1'-2'
Color: Pink
Bloom: May-July
Flowers: The 1" flowers are made up of 5 fused petals that form a narrow tube at the center. They grow in flat clusters up to 3" across.
Leaves:

Suggested Uses:

Prairie Phlox is a beautiful upland prairie plant. It has very showy dark pink flowers. It grows on typical garden soil, mesic or sandy and gravelly soils. Great for restoration and nice for the rock garden or other flower beds. Flowers are showy and are very attractive to butterflies!

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Tea from the leaves has been used internally and externally as an eczema treatment.
Food Uses:
Other Uses: Its roots were an ingredient in love potions.
More Information:
Name: Phlox means "flame" in Greek. Pilosa means "softly hairy" in Latin.

Option	Price	Quantity
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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