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Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.]

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.] plant details

Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, container plant, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We are once again offering of this rare and recently described species, it's not a tight cushion, but rather upright and leafy, I can't quite decide what to make of it but it is nice enough to keep on the propagation list.

Gardening facts about Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.] plant

How to Grow Phlox pattersonii [ex Mexico Prather Col.]

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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