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longleaf phlox

Phlox longifolia subsp. brevifolia

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

Phlox longifolia subsp. brevifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial to around 15cm tall with softly hairy, oblong to linear leaves to 3cm long. Clusters of small pink to purple, rarely white, flowers with shallowly-notched petals are borne in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in well drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade; protect from winter rain

Pruning

No pruning necessary but can be trimmed after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be affecterd by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years