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  6. Phlox Family
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  8. Longleaf Phlox

species 10,285 observations

Longleaf Phlox

Phlox longifolia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

42 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Olive Arches Moth, Euxoa infausta 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Greater Sage-Grouse 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eucera fulvitarsis, Cortodera subpilosa, Large-tailed Aphideater, Nevada Bumble Bee 39

Children

  • Longleaf Phlox

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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