Family | POLEMONIACEAE |
Genus species | Phlox viscida E.E.Nelson Alphaphlox, Longifoliae |
Bibliography | Revis. W. N. Amer. Phlox.: 24 (1899) |
Native Range | w. USA |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | stony grassland |
Altitude | 800-2000m |
Description | taproot, leaves linear, 1-4cm long, 1-5mm wide, stem internodes distinct, flowers in compact, terminal cyme, corolla tube 11-15mm long, limb 15-30mm across |
Size | 10-20cm |
Color | pinkish purple, white |
Bloom | spring, summer |
Ca | |
Type | subshrub |
Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C cuttings in spring and late summer |
Synonyms | Phlox speciosa f. alba H.St.John Phlox stansburyi var. viscida (E.E.Nelson) Brand |
Territory | 7 Northern America 73 Northwestern U.S.A. (IDA Idaho, ORE Oregon, WAS Washington) 76 Southwestern U.S.A. (ARI Arizona, NEV Nevada, UTA Utah) |