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Phlox latifolia (Wideflower phlox)
Bloodworth, Stefan

Phlox latifolia Michx.

Wideflower phlox, Mountain phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonyms: Phlox ovata

USDA Symbol: PHLA13

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

4-6 in. tall, mountain phlox has clear pink to rose-colored single flowers on upright stems. It is almost an evergreen creeper with reclining branches and usually only 3 pairs of leaves per stem.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AL , GA , IN , KY , MA , MD , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WV
Native Distribution: Mts. from PA to SC & TN; also w. of mts. in OH
Native Habitat: Moist, open woods & thickets in the mts.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Description: Slightly acid, humus-rich soil.
Conditions Comments: A good ground cover for shady areas. Likes to creep along leaf mulch.

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Enchanter's Garden - Hinton, WV

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Phlox latifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Phlox latifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox latifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-04-19
Research By: TWC Staff

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