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Phlox lighthipei Small Protophlox, Divaricatae 
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FamilyPOLEMONIACEAE
Genus speciesPhlox lighthipei Small Protophlox, Divaricatae
BibliographyFl. S.E. U.S.: 978 (1903)
Native RangeFlorida to South Carolina
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatthickets and steppes
Descriptionstems erect, basal leaves linear, stem leaves linear to linear-lanceolate, acuminate, flowers in compact corymb, calyx pubescent, over 1cm, corolla tube 15-20mm
Size20-40cm
Colorrose, pink-purple
Bloomspring
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 16-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in spring and in late summer
SynonymsPhlox amoena ssp. lighthipei (Small) Wherry
Phlox amoena var. lighthipei (Small) Brand
Territory7 Northern America
     78 Southeastern U.S.A. (FLA Florida, GEO Georgia, SCA South Carolina)
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