Northern Phlox

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Phlox adsurgens is a species of phlox known by the common names northern phlox and woodland phlox. It is native to Oregon and a section of the northern Coast Ranges of California, where it is a member of the flora in forested and wooded mountain habitat. It is a perennial herb growing decumbent with erect branches up to 30 centimeters long. The oval leaves are 1 to 3 centimeters long and oppositely arranged in pairs. The flower cluster is a cluster of five-lobed pink flowers.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

4 - 12 in Tall

Color

Pink

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Deep Shade

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Open, wooded places

Plant communities

Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Euxoa infausta

Olive Arches

Lacinipolia olivacea

Alternative names

Common names:

Woodland Phlox

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