Phlox longifolia subsp. brevifolia
small-leaved longleaf phlox
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade; protect from winter rain
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required, but can be trimmed after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affecterd by powdery mildews
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