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Phlox latifolia
Phlox latifolia Michx.
Wideflower Phlox, Mountain Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s): Phlox ovata
USDA Symbol: PHLA13
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Mountain Phlox has clear pink to rose-colored single flowers on upright to reclining stems. It is almost an evergreen creeper with reclining branches and usually only 3 pairs of leaves per stem.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems up to about 3 feet long, often reclining.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , GA , IN , KY , MA , MD , NC , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNative Distribution: Mts. from PA to SC & TN; also w. of mts. in OH
Native Habitat: Moist, open woods & thickets in the mts.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: ShadeSoil Description: Slightly acid, humus-rich soil.
Conditions Comments: A good ground cover for shady areas. Likes to creep along leaf mulch.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 34 - Go Botany (2019) Native Plant TrustWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Phlox latifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox latifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox latifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff