Prairie PhloxPhlox pilosa
Native, erect perennial forb 2-3' tall. Suited for wildflower gardens, prairie and savanna restorations, perennial gardens and well-draining rain gardens. This species has a long bloom period and will provide a lot of color in spring with its broad head of deep pink flowers.
USDA symbol: PHPI
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 4 |
| Salt Tolerance | Low |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | May to July |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Moths |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Schinia indiana |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Rain Garden, Restoration, Upland Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 8 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | High |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Absent |
Range
| County | Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |