Phlox diffusa
Also called:
Spreading Phlox
Mat Phlox
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Polemoniaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
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.
Flower:
Pink
Blooms from :
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.
Foliage:
Green
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.
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 Needs
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: