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Trailing Phlox
Phlox nivalis
In the United States:
Native
· also called pineland phlox, pine phlox
Early-spring blooming perennial forming low evergreen mats that provide nectar and pollen to bees and other pollinators. It grows in well-drained sandy or acidic soils and attracts early-season foragers with its showy flowers.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | March–May |
| Duration | ~4 weeks |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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