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  6. Phlox Family
  7. Phloxes
  8. Carpet Phlox

species 314 observations

Carpet Phlox

Phlox caespitosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

23 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 Snowberry Clearwing, Monarch, White-lined Sphinx, Red Admiral 20

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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