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Prairie or Downy Phlox

Phlox pilosa

Description:

A mounded perennial, downy phlox grows 1-2 ft. tall and bears clusters of fragrant, pale pink to lavender flowers. The petals of the showy flowers are joined at their bases into an elongate tube. Stems and narrow, paired leaves are covered with soft hairs.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat garden.

Notes:

This is long bloomer and very attractive to insects.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 17, 2013
Submitted on Apr 17, 2013

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