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Phlox nana
Phlox nana Nutt.
Santa Fe Phlox, White-eyed Phlox, Canyon Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHNA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Santa Fe Phlox varies in stature from year to year, depending on weather condition, but is never any taller than 1 ft. Its small, narrow leaves are very sticky. Trumpet-shaped flowers occur in sparse clusters and range in color from purple to pink, white, or rarely yellow. Flowers often have a conspicuous, white eye.
Similar to Phlox mesoleuca. Flowers occur throughout the plant's growing season, which will vary from one year to the next depending on the weather.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Distribution: W. TX to s.e. AZ & adjacent n. Mex.
Native Habitat: Canyons; mesas; rocky, desert slopes
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phlox nana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox nana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox nana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff