Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polemoniaceae

Genus:

Phlox

Species:

Phlox douglasii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, lavender, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best after cold stratification for 4-8 weeks at 40°F (4°C).

Source: deepseek-v4-flash