Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox) Great Lakes Shoreline Warrior Plants • Establishes new or maintains

• Establishes new or maintains existing cover

The leaves can be quite large

They spread through seeds and rhizomes and can actually produce two crops of seed per year

yet has a nice diversity of native wildflower species

Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox) Great Lakes Shoreline Warrior Plants • Establishes new or maintainsPhlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox) reaches about two feet high and begins blooming in May. Through evolution, they are perfectly paired for butterflies. The petals have developed a tailored landing pad and the long tubular flower is perfectly designed for the long proboscis of the butterfly. Cool! They are quite striking too with varying colors from white to a deep purple. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry Height 1 2' Flower