This perennial has spreading and ascending reddish stems that formi a low compact habit. It has mid green lance-shaped leaves and the trumpet-shaped pink flowers appear in clusters above the foliage from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Phlox amoena is naturally found in North America from southern Kansas to northern Florida growing in woodlands commonly along water courses. It prefers a sunny to semi shaded position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This perennial Phlox is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in small gardens along borders or used in rockeries as a spillover. It is suitable to inland regions and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is also used in woodland settings particularly along water courses, but may be difficult to obtain as it is not commonly cultivated. ID 2805

Phlox (floks) amoena (ah-MEE-nah)

Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Phlox Family