Linanthus pungens
Linanthus pungens
Prickly Phlox (Linanthus pungens) is a compact, spine-tipped native subshrub that produces delicate white to pale lavender flowers and thrives in rocky, well-drained soils of western North America. It prefers full sun to light shade and is well-adapted to dry mountain conditions, needing only minimal supplemental watering once established. Plant it in rock gardens or native plant borders where drainage is excellent and it will reward you with reliable seasonal blooms.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 360″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days; Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings • Water Lightly To Moisten The Shallow Root Zone; Avoid Overwatering As Plants Are Adapted To Dry, Rocky Soils
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 110°F
Mature Spread
up to 180″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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