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Phlox stansburyi
Phlox stansburyi (Torr.) A. Heller
Cold-desert Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHST11
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The subwoody stems branch and rebranch to form clumps less than 4-8 in. high which are covered with white to rose flowers in bloom. Gray-green leaves are narrow but not needle-like.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: E. slope of Sierras from Mono & Inyo Cos., CA to s.w. CO, s. to AZ & NM
Native Habitat: Gravelly, sagebrush or pinyon-juniper slopes & washes
Propagation
Description: Sow stratified seed.Seed Treatment: Stratify.
Commercially Avail: yes
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 37 - Calscape (2019) California Native Plant Society
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phlox stansburyi in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox stansburyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox stansburyi
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff