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Leptosiphon grandiflorus

Leptosiphon grandiflorus (Benth.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson

Largeflower Linanthus, Large-flower Desert-trumpets, Mountain Phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s): Linanthus grandiflorus

USDA Symbol: LEGR23

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

A low-growing, long-blooming, branched or unbranched annual, 4-20 in. high. Stems are encircled by whorls of dark-green leaves, deeply cleft into inch-long, linear segments. The silky, fragrant, phlox-like, lilac, pink or white flowers occur in clusters at the tops of the stems.

This wildflower forms dense colonies in the spring, then usually dies out by summer.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall, usually shorter.
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: In CA, Santa Barbara Co. & w. Merced Co.
Native Habitat: Open woods & sandy places below 3500 ft.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Soil should be moist only while seedlings are growing. Mountain phlox forms dense colonies in the spring, then usually dies out by summer.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Description: Sow seeds 1/8-1/4 in. deep in desired locations in autumn. Protection from birds may be necessary.
Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-15
Research By: TWC Staff

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