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Polemoniaceae
Mountain Phlox
Phlox austromontana
Harmony and sweet dreams.
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus
- Phlox
- Native to
- Western United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous
- Height
- 2-6 in
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy, rocky
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Mountain phlox forms dense, cushion-like mats that hug rocky outcrops and survive extreme alpine conditions.
- The genus name Phlox comes from the Greek word for 'flame,' referring to the intense colors of many species.
- The species name 'austromontana' means 'southern mountain,' indicating its range in the southern Rocky Mountains.
- Butterflies are the primary pollinators, attracted by the flat flower faces that serve as perfect landing platforms.
- It is one of the most drought-tolerant phlox species, thriving in desert and semi-arid mountain environments.
Color meanings
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agreement
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sweet dreams
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proposal of love