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Phlox subulata ssp. brittonii
Phlox subulata L. ssp. brittonii (Small) Wherry
Britton's Phlox, Moss Phlox, Moss Pink
Polemoniaceae (Phlox family)
Synonym(s): Phlox brittonii, Phlox subulata var. brittonii
USDA Symbol: PHSUB2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 inches tall. Stems tend to trail.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Lavender to white, often with violet lines in eye.
Distribution
USA: MD , OH , PA , VA , WVCanada: ON
Native Habitat: Shale slopes, along or near rivers.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phlox subulata ssp. brittonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox subulata ssp. brittonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox subulata ssp. brittonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-28Research By: CBR