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Phlox caryophylla Wherry Alphaphlox, Longifoliae 
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FamilyPOLEMONIACEAE
Genus speciesPhlox caryophylla Wherry Alphaphlox, Longifoliae
Habitatgrassland and thickets
Altitude2000-2300m
Descriptionleaves linear, oblong to narrowly elliptic, sparsely ciliate, pilose, 3-5cm long, flowers 3-12, 17-20mm across, in cluster, petals at apex rounded
Size10-20cm
Colorpink, purple
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
Territory Northern America
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Colorado )
     South-Central U.S.A. (New Mexico)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

POLEMONIACEAE

Phlox caryophylla Wherry, Notul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 146: 4 (1944)

Colorado, New Mexico
73 COL 77 NWM

2000-2300m

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