Phlox, Fragrant
- Also Known As: Downy Phlox, Prairie Phlox
- Botanical Name: Phlox pilosa
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Sun, Partial Shade
- Water Demand: Medium
- Landscape Use: Fragrance
- Ornamental Color: Pink, Purple
- Native or Adapted: Native
- Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, Birds, Butterflies, Bees
- Season: Spring
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
- Plant Form: Spreading
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 1' - 2'
- Plant Height: 1' - 2'
Description
Very fragrant. Creeping phlox. Several different varieties are available. It stays green through winter and explodes with blooms in the spring. It attracts butterflies and is also drought tolerant.