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Phlox jonesii Wherry Microphlox, Canescentes 
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FamilyPOLEMONIACEAE
Genus speciesPhlox jonesii Wherry Microphlox, Canescentes
BibliographyNotul. Nat. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 146: 8 (1944)
Native Rangesw. Utah
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Descriptiontaproot, pulvinate, grey hispid, leaves ca. 2cm, linear-subulate, opposite, flowers solitary, sessile, calyx urceolate, glabrous, corolla tube 8-15mm
Size5-8cm
Colorbright pink
Bloomlate spring, summer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsPhlox austromontana ssp. jonesii (Wherry) Locklear
Phlox austromontana var. jonesii (Wherry) S.L.Welsh
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (UTA Utah)
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