Santa Fe Phlox

Santa Fe phlox is a small perennial flower that grows as a small green mound in spring. A native wildflower in New Mexico and Texas, it produces pink flowers beginning in May. It will bloom periodically throughout the summer. This is a great choice for hot, dry, sunny areas, the front of a flower bed or rock gardens. 

Santa Fe Phlox

Santa Fe phlox is a small perennial flower that grows as a small green mound in spring. A native wildflower in New Mexico and Texas, it produces pink flowers beginning in May. It will bloom periodically throughout the summer. This is a great choice for hot, dry, sunny areas, the front of a flower bed or rock gardens. 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Phlox nana

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Pronunciation

Flox nah-nu

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Mature Height

5-8 inches

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Mature Spread

12-15 inches

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

pink with a white center

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Bloom time

May through August

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

New Mexico and Texas

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

7,000 feet

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