Phlox pilosa ssp. Ozarkana
Downy Phlox
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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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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
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Good Companions
Pale Purple Coneflower
(Echinacea pallida),
Wild Quinine
(Parthenium integrifolium),
Foxglove Beard Tongue
(Penstemon digitalis)
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