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Reveal, James L.
Phlox longifolia
Phlox longifolia Nutt.
Longleaf Phlox, Long-leaf Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHLO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A somewhat woody perennial with a dwarf, compactly branched habit. The plant is usually no taller than 1 ft. and is densely leafy. Oppositely arranged leaves are smooth and linear, up to 3 in. long. Pink or white to pale lilac, sweetly scented flowers occur in loose clusters.
Phloxes are beautiful and popular wildflowers found in nearly all western habitats. The most spectacular have densely clumped stems which, when in bloom, are completely hidden under a hemisphere of pink, white, or pale lilac.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall, often shorter.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: BC
Native Distribution: S. B.C. to MT, s., e. of the Cascades, to s. CA & NM
Native Habitat: Dry slopes; open, rocky areas; dry plains
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: High
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
Web Reference
Webref 37 - Calscape (2019) California Native Plant SocietyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phlox longifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox longifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox longifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff