Phlox diffusa
Spreading Phlox
Mat Phlox
Plant Family:
Polemoniaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Apr
to:
Jun
The inflorescence is a solitary tubular flower around a centimeter long. It has a flat white or pale pink or blue corolla with five lobes each just under a centimeter in length.
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Green
Deciduous
The linear, lance-shaped, or needle-like leaves are no more than 1.5 centimeters long and are oppositely arranged in bundles on the short stems.
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
It is native to western North America from British Columbia to the southwestern United States to the Dakotas, where it grows in many types of habitat, including rocky, high elevation mountain slopes.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
4-6"
Spread:
18-14"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Dry, rocky mountain sites
Soil:
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
Diseases:
Insects:
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