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
Botanic Name
Phlox nana
Pronunciation
Flox nah-nu
Mature Height
5-8 inches
Mature Spread
12-15 inches
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.
Flower Color
pink with a white center
Bloom time
May through August
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
New Mexico and Texas
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
7,000 feet
Performance
This has been a great performer at the Demonstration Garden. Tolerant of heat and full sun, it has grown well in gravel as well as wood mulch. Will grow in a variety of soils, including heavy clay.
Maintenance
Cut to ground level in spring.