Phlox pilosa is sometimes known as downy phlox due to the soft white hairs along the stems and leaves. It grows in a clump typically 12 - 16 inches high and blooms from May to

July with fragrant, pink to pale purple flowers in loose clusters at the ends of the stems. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is attractive to butterflies and is hardy in zones 4 -9. The genus name is from the Greek word phlox meaning flame in reference to the many bright colors of some varieties.