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Phlox diffusa Benth. Microphlox, Canescentes 
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FamilyPOLEMONIACEAE
Genus speciesPhlox diffusa Benth. Microphlox, Canescentes
BibliographyPl. Hartw.: 325 (1849)
Native Ranges. Oregon, nw. California, nw. Nevada
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocky slopes
Altitude1100-3600m
Descriptiontaproot, leaves soft, green, glabrous, 5-20mm, flowers solitary, sessile, terminal, tube 9-17mm long, limb 1-2cm across
Size5-15cm
Colorlilac, pink
Bloomspring, early summer
Ca
Typesubshrub
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 azurea Glad.L.Sm.
Phlox diffusa ssp. typica Wherry
Phlox douglasii var. diffusa (Benth.) A.Gray
Territory7 Northern America
     73 Northwestern U.S.A. (ORE Oregon)
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (CAL California, NEV Nevada)
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