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Taxon ID#
70
A very popular spring bloomer. Linear, green leaves form a low growing mat.
Scientific Name:
Phlox diffusa
Common Name 1
› Spreading Phlox
Family:
Polemoniaceae
Origins:
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.
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Common Name 2
› Mat Phlox
Common Name 3
Oregon native:
yes
Western state native:
yes
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Plant Maintenance Information
Landscape Application Information
Seasonal Care
Resource Links
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
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.
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Pink
Flower Description:
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.
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Deciduous
Winter Interest:
no
Winter Interest Description:
Mature height:
4-6"
Mature spread:
18-14"
Growth rate:
Slow
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
no
Fire Resistant:
yes
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Dry, rocky mountain sites
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Used by Wildlife:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
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Hedge/Screen:
no
Border:
yes
Erosion Control:
yes
Windbreak:
no
Ground Cover:
yes
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Cover Structures:
no
First Bloom:
Apr
Last Bloom:
Adds Texture/Movement:
Jun
Ornamental Accent:
no
no
Garden Observations:
2 of 3 plants died first year (2020-21)
Application
Anchor 1
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RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
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Monrovia Profile:
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Source Comment:
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Desert Peaks Healthcare
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
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High Desert Farms Nursery Sales, LLC
Schilling's Garden Market
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