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Phlox pilosa ssp. Ozarkana

Downy Phlox

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Phlox pilosa ssp. Ozarkana (Downy Phlox)

In late spring, loose clusters of fragrant, long-blooming, pink to purple flowers appear. The nectar is a good source of food for butterflies. The plant spreads slowly by underground stems and forms large colonies. It is a species that has excellent resistance to powdery mildew.

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Height
12-16 Inches

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Spread
12 Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color
Deep Pink / Rose


USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Good Companions
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium), Foxglove Beard Tongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

• FAC-

Nature Attracting

• Butterfly

Season of Interest

• Mid (May-June)

Soil Moisture

• Average

Sun Exposure

• Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

• Mississippi Aluvial Basin
• Ozark Highlands
• Central Dissected Till Plain
• Osage Plains

Wildlife Benefit

• Butterfly Nectar