Threadleaf Phlox
Phlox mesoleuca
- Native to:
- United States
Allan & Bridwell Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,White, Stephen S.,author Johnston, I. M.(Ivan Murray),author,Bridwell Brothers Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Innes, Reginald Rose,author,James M. Thorburn & Company J.M. Thorburn & Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,James Carter & Co Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium. Ethel Z. Bailey Horticultural Catalogue Collection
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus:
- Phlox
- Species:
- Phlox mesoleuca
- USDA Symbol:
- PHME2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, lavender
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Light may aid germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI