How much sun does Hairy Phlox need?

Hairy Phlox grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hairy Phlox bloom?

Hairy Phlox blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Hairy Phlox native?

Hairy Phlox (Phlox amoena) is native to AL, FL, GA, KY and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Hairy Phlox attract?

Hairy Phlox draws bees, butterflies, and moths.

Is Hairy Phlox HOA-friendly?

Hairy Phlox is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Hairy Phlox

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Phlox amoena

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Hairy Phlox (Phlox amoena) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–12" H × 8"–12" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, FL, GA, KY and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, moths

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Piedmont Southeastern Plains Blue Ridge Ridge and Valley Eastern Temperate Forests Interior Plateau Southern Coastal Plain

Hairy phlox is a low-growing native wildflower that forms neat mats of small leaves topped with clusters of pink, purple, or white flowers in spring. This compact perennial stays well-behaved and provides reliable color from April through June. It thrives in sunny spots with minimal water once established.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hairy Phlox is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The nectar-rich flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and night-flying moths during the important spring pollinator season.

Common questions

How much sun does Hairy Phlox need?: Hairy Phlox grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hairy Phlox bloom?: Hairy Phlox blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Hairy Phlox native?: Hairy Phlox (Phlox amoena) is native to AL, FL, GA, KY and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hairy Phlox attract?: Hairy Phlox draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
Is Hairy Phlox HOA-friendly?: Hairy Phlox is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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