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Phlox longifolia
Phlox longifolia Nutt.
Longleaf Phlox, Long-leaf 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.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , UT , WA , WYCanada: 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: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFragrant Flowers: yes
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phlox longifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox longifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox longifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-08-19Research By: TWC Staff