Longleaf phlox

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Phlox longifolia, the longleaf phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae. It is native to British Columbia and the western and west-central United States, but is absent west of the Cascades. A perennial subshrub reaching 15 in (38 cm) but usually shorter, it is typically found in dry, open situations such as slopes, rocky areas, and plains.

• It belongs to the Polemoniaceae family. ^iNaturalist
• USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) / a subshrub with a perennial life cycle. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS lists it as native in the lower 48 states and records it in 11 states. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• NatureServe lists it as native to Utah and Idaho. ^NatureServe
• In Utah, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in March–June. ^iNaturalist
• In Idaho, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in March–June. ^iNaturalist
• USDA PLANTS lists its flower color as purple. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS gives its bloom period as late spring. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• USDA PLANTS lists a mature height of about 1.2 ft. ^{USDA PLANTS}
• iNaturalist has 1,622 research-grade sightings of it in Utah, ranking #23 among the 109 flowers on our Utah list. ^iNaturalist
• iNaturalist has 843 research-grade sightings of it in Idaho, ranking #28 among the 109 flowers on our Idaho list. ^iNaturalist