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Marcus, Joseph A. (Austin, TX)

Phlox roemeriana Scheele

Goldeneye phlox, Golden-eye Phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

USDA Symbol: PHRO3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Goldeneye phlox has 5 pink to purple petals united to form a tube that is slightly shorter than the length of the corolla lobes. The petals open out almost flat and have a conspicuous yellow eye bordered by white. It grows 3-5 inches tall, with narrow leaves alternately arranged on the stem.

 

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View herbarium specimen from Harry T. Cliffe Bexar Regional Herbarium.

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Class: 0-1 ft.
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: 3-5

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Endemic on the Edwards Plateau and in the adjacent High Plains of Texas in rocky dry soils. Well-drained limestone.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Clay Loam, Medium Loam, Sandy Loam, Sandy.
Texas comments: Goldeneye phlox has pink to purple petals united to form a tube. It is best grown in well-drained soil, exposed to partial shade to partial sun.

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Perennial garden
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Commercially Avail: yes
Maintenance: Prevent complete soil dryness, Fertilize in spring with rose food
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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

Dale Groom's Texas Gardening Guide (2002) Groom, D.
* Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-08-11
Research By: TWC Staff

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