Spreading Phlox
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Spreading Phlox
phlox diffusa
Spreading Phlox is a beautiful ground-cover plant that blooms with colorful flowers in spring. Its sweet scent attracts butterflies and bees, making it a favorite in gardens!
Habitat: Rocky or sandy soils in sunny areas, often found in gardens and natural landscapes.
Appearance
The Spreading Phlox is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with densely packed, needle-like green leaves. Its abundant, star-shaped flowers bloom in shades of pink, lavender, white, or occasionally pale blue, forming a vibrant carpet over rocky ground.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPolemoniaceaeGenusPhlox
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Even though it looks small and delicate, a single Spreading Phlox plant can live for many decades!
Its tiny, star-shaped flowers can glow under UV light, creating invisible landing strips for bees!
The name "Phlox" comes from the Greek word for "flame," perhaps for the bright colors of some relatives!
This hardy plant can grow right out of cracks in solid rock on exposed mountain slopes!
Special abilities
Ability
Rock-Hugger
Spreading Phlox has a mat-forming growth habit that helps it cling to rocky slopes and prevent erosion.
Ability
Drought Defender
Spreading Phlox can thrive in dry conditions thanks to its small, tough leaves that reduce water loss.
Ability
Early Bloomer
Spreading Phlox can produce beautiful flowers early in spring, attracting the first active pollinators.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumble Bee
Bombus bifarius
seeking nectar and pollen early in spring
pollinates
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Zerene Fritillary
Speyeria zerene
collecting nectar from the colorful blooms
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browsing occasionally on its tough foliage
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Spreading Phlox?
5-20 cm
How wide does Spreading Phlox spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Spreading Phlox?
1-2 cm
When does Spreading Phlox bloom?
Spring
Is Spreading Phlox edible?
No
Is Spreading Phlox toxic?
None
What is Spreading Phlox's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Spreading Phlox pollinated?
Insect
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