close up image of Phlox pilosa fulgida PRAIRIE PHLOX at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower stem with multiple flower heads, some flower at full bloom; good detail of the hairy stems, characteristic of this species
close up image of Phlox pilosa fulgida PRAIRIE PHLOX at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - a single flower head at full bloom. Many guides describe this species as having pink or purple petals. That description does not go justice to the variety of color combinations this species displays.
field image of Phlox pilosa fulgida PRAIRIE PHLOX at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - seems to be a single specimen with many flower stems, some flower heads at full bloom, some flower heads just prior to full bloom
close up image of Phlox pilosa fulgida PRAIRIE PHLOX at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - another color combination.This species is featured in the book Abundant Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie, which is now available for purchase. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.