Granite Prickly Phlox

Linanthus pungens (Torr.) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson

Phlox family

Plant Type

Forb/herb, Subshrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Mature Height

24 inches

Flower Color

White, Pink, Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer

Growing Conditions

Light

Shade Tolerance Tolerant

Water

Water Use Low

Soil

CaCO3 Tolerance Low

Ecosystem & Wildlife

Pollinators Native Bees; Larval Host (Moth)

Larval Host Synanthedon polygoni

Native Range

USA: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
CAN: British Columbia
MEX: Mexico Northwest

Regional Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.