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Phlox tenuifolia E.E.Nelson Protophlox, Tenuifoliae 
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FamilyPOLEMONIACEAE
Genus speciesPhlox tenuifolia E.E.Nelson Protophlox, Tenuifoliae
BibliographyRevis. W. N. Amer. Phlox.: 27 (1899)
Native RangeArizona
Primary BiomeDesert or Dry Shrubland
Habitatdry, stony grassland
Altitude500-1500m
Descriptionleaves linear to lanceolate or narrowly elliptic, 25-45mm, flowers ca. 18mm across, corolla lobes oblanceolate, erose or retuse
Size25-70cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
SynonymsPhlox gilioides A.Nelson
Phlox longifolia var. tenuifolia (E.E.Nelson) Brand
Territory7 Northern America
     76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona)
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