downy phlox
Phlox pilosa L.

Phlox pilosa, known as downy phlox, is a member of the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to eastern North America and is found in open habitats like prairies and woodlands.
Description
Phlox pilosa is an herbaceous plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to eastern North America and is commonly found in open areas such as prairies and woodlands. Its distribution includes regions such as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, and others. This species was first published in 1753.
Other common names
prairie phloxdowny phlox
Distribution
Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Manitoba · Maryland · Mexico Northeast · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Nebraska · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · North Dakota · Ohio · Oklahoma · Ontario · Pennsylvania · South Carolina
Synonyms
Armeria pilosaPhlox pilosa subsp. pilosaPhlox pilosa var. pilosaPenstemon pauciflorusPhlox pilosa var. typica