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Phlox adsurgens
Phlox adsurgens Torr. ex A. Gray
Northern Phlox, Periwinkle Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHAD2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The slender stems of this small phlox may rise to 12 in., but have a tendency to lean over. The paired, opposite leaves are round to narrowly oval. Flowers vary from pale to bright pink and occur in open clusters.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: N. CA & w. OR
Native Habitat: Open, wooded slopes from 1500-6000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Rich soils.
Propagation
Description: Sow stratified seed or make division.Seed Treatment: Stratify.
Commercially Avail: yes
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phlox adsurgens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox adsurgens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox adsurgens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-22Research By: TWC Staff