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Phlox austromontana (Mountain phlox)
Engard, Rodney G.

Phlox austromontana

Phlox austromontana Coville

Mountain Phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHAU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Mat-forming, stems decumbent to ascending, up to about 6 inches long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: White to pink to light lavender.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , NM , NV , OR , UT

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-05
Research By: TWC Staff

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