Prairie Phlox (Phlox pilosa) is a perennial forb native to Central and Eastern US states (such as Iowa, Illinois, Texas, and Florida) that can thrive in USDA Zones 3–9. Reaching a mature height of 1–2 feet with an upright clumping growth habit, it features hairy, linear green leaves and produces fragrant clusters of rose-pink to pale purple flowers. It thrives in dry to moist prairies, savannas, and rocky openings and is ideal for tallgrass prairie restoration, meadow buffer zones, and pollinator conservation.