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| Scientific Name | Phlox condensata | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHCO11 |
| Common Name | Alpine Phlox, Dwarf Phlox | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 504314 |
| Family | Polemoniaceae (Phlox) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat:
Alpine (11000 to 14000 ft); tundra, gravelly slopes, rocky areas. Plant: Mat-forming perennial with multiple, short stems about 1 inch tall. Leaves: Lanceolate about 3/16-inch long with short coarse hairs. Inflorescence: Small, single flowers about 1/4-inch across, 5 broad white, pale pink or bluish petals. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
| Scientific Name | Phlox multiflora | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PHMU3 |
| Common Name | Rocky Mountain Phlox, Many-flowered Phlox | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 30964 |
| Family | Polemoniaceae (Phlox) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat:
Foothills to subalpine (6000 to 10500); open areas in sagebrush meadows, shrublands and woodlands. Plant: Loosely mat-forming perennial, stems prostrate to ascending, multiple stems from taproot 1 to 5 inches tall. Leaves: Linear, lanceolate-linear 1/2 to 1-1/4 inch long, smooth edges. Inflorescence: One to three flowers per stem, 1/2 to about 1 inch across with 5 broad white petals. Bloom Period: April to July. References: Montana Field Guide, "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Colorado Status: Native |
