Narrow-leaf Mountain Trumpet

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Plant description

Collomia linearis is a species of flowering plant in the phlox family known by the common names tiny trumpet and slenderleaf collomia. This tiny wildflower is native to North America where it is fairly widespread across the north and west. It is an annual herb with a velvety erect stem bearing long, narrow green leaves. Atop the stem is a cluster of up to 20 white or light pink flowers, each about a centimeter across. Each has five small rounded petals and stamens tipped with anthers bearing white pollen.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

2 - 24 in Tall

Form

Upright

Color

Pink, White

Flowering season

Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Soil description

Prefers dry, sandy soils.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Alternative names

Common names:

Narrow-leaf Mountain-trumpet, Slenderleaf Collomia, Tiny Trumpet, Narrowleaf Mountaintrumpet

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