How much sun does Longleaf Phlox need?

Longleaf Phlox grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Longleaf Phlox bloom?

Longleaf Phlox blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Longleaf Phlox native?

Longleaf Phlox (Phlox stansburyi) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Longleaf Phlox attract?

Longleaf Phlox draws bees and butterflies.

Is Longleaf Phlox HOA-friendly?

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

Longleaf Phlox

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Phlox stansburyi

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Longleaf Phlox (Phlox stansburyi) 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 × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AZ, CA, NM, NV and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Longleaf phlox is a compact perennial that forms neat, low mounds of narrow foliage. It produces clusters of small, colorful flowers from March through May, creating attractive spring color in desert landscapes.

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.

May go dormant in extreme summer heat

Wildlife value

The spring blooms attract bees and butterflies, providing important early-season nectar when few other plants are flowering.

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 March, April, and May.
Where is Longleaf Phlox native?: Longleaf Phlox (Phlox stansburyi) is native to AZ, CA, NM, NV and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Longleaf Phlox attract?: Longleaf Phlox draws bees and butterflies.
Is Longleaf Phlox HOA-friendly?: Longleaf Phlox is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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