Long-leaf phlox

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Long-leaf phlox Phlox longifolia

This plant grows is a perennial that grows in east-side forests, subalpine, shrub-steppe and meadows. It generally flowers in early summer.

Family ID traits:

  • Long tubular flowers (fused petals) with 5 spreading petal lobes
  • Stamens attached to corolla at different levels.
  • Style- usually 3-parted
  • Radial symmetry
  • Perennial
long-leaf phlox Phlox longifolia Family ID traits: • Long tubular flowers (fused petals) with 5 spreading petal lobes • Stamens attached to corolla at different levels. • Style- usually 3-parted R

This showy Phlox speciosa is a similar species, often found in the same habitat. Differences include: usually notched petal tips that look heart-shaped; wider & larger lanceshaped leaves; Very short styles

long-leaf phlox Phlox longifolia Family ID traits: • Long tubular flowers (fused petals) with 5 spreading petal lobes • Stamens attached to corolla at different levels. • Style- usually 3-parted R

Longifolia is the most common phlox in the shrub-steppe. Leaves: linear, narrow, and long (1-2 inches)
Flowers: pink, with very long stamens