hairy phlox

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

0.5-1 ft. tall

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By division

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves opposite, lanceolate, and hairy.

Flowers

Five bright pink petals from a tube.

Fruit

Capsule.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Woodlands, forests, roadsides, and longleaf pine sandhills with dry soils.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Apparently Secure (G4)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare in the South Carolina coastal plain and sandhills. Uncommon in the piedmont. Common in the mountains.