Longleaf Phlox
Phlox longifolia
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Longleaf Phlox (Phlox longifolia) 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.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Longleaf Phlox as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 9 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
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Longleaf phlox is a compact native perennial that forms neat clumps of narrow foliage topped with clusters of fragrant pink, purple, or white flowers from May through July. This drought-tolerant prairie plant stays relatively small and well-behaved, making it suitable for formal landscapes while providing excellent pollinator habitat.
In an HOA neighborhood
Longleaf Phlox is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Foliage dies back in winter leaving bare spots
Wildlife value
The fragrant flowers attract a variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and night-flying moths. Its long blooming period provides consistent nectar sources during peak pollinator season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Longleaf Phlox need?
- Longleaf Phlox grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Longleaf Phlox bloom?
- Longleaf Phlox blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Longleaf Phlox native?
- Longleaf Phlox (Phlox longifolia) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 9 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Longleaf Phlox toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Longleaf Phlox as toxic to livestock.
- What pollinators does Longleaf Phlox attract?
- Longleaf Phlox draws bees, butterflies, and moths.
- Is Longleaf Phlox HOA-friendly?
- Longleaf 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.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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