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Phlox longifolia

Phlox longifolia Nutt.

Long-leaf phlox, Longleaf phlox

Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PHLO2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

A somewhat woody perennial with a dwarf, compactly branched habit. The plant is usually not taller than 6 in. and is densely leafy. Oppositely arranged leaves are smooth and linear, up to 3 in. long. Pink or white, sweetly scented flowers occur in loose clusters. Slender stems often grow in dense clumps and have bright pink, pale lilac, or chalky white flowers in loose clusters.

Phloxes are beautiful and popular wildflowers found in nearly all western habitats. The most spectacular have densely clumped stems which, when in bloom, are completely hidden under a hemisphere of pink, white, or pale lilac.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf: Green
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WY
Canada: BC
Native Distribution: S. B.C. to MT, s., e. of the Cascades, to s. CA & NM
Native Habitat: Dry slopes; open, rocky areas; dry plains

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Fragrant Flowers: yes

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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