Longleaf Phlox
Phlox stansburyi
Last reviewed: July 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- 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 USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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