Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pattersonii
ID:
1287309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prather

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 192: 62 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286647

Common Names

  • Patterson's Phlox
  • Phlox pattersonii
  • Patterson's Phlox

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Description

Phlox pattersonii (also called Patterson's Phlox, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Phlox pattersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phlox pattersonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phlox pattersonii is an evergreen perennial that is native to Texas and Oklahoma. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Phlox pattersonii

Phlox pattersonii is native to the United States and can be found in moist, open areas.

Phlox pattersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phlox pattersonii?

Phlox pattersonii

What type of plant is Phlox pattersonii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Phlox pattersonii native to?

It is native to North America

Species in the Phlox genus

Phlox pulchra, Phlox pyramidalis, Phlox mexicana, Phlox peckii, Phlox ovata, Phlox opalensis, Phlox drummondii, Phlox clutena, Phlox missoulensis, Phlox vermejoensis, Phlox hoodii, Phlox aculeata, Phlox adsurgens, Phlox albomarginata, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis, Phlox amoena, Phlox amplifolia, Phlox andicola, Phlox austromontana, Phlox bifida, Phlox buckleyi, Phlox caespitosa, Phlox carolina, Phlox caryophylla, Phlox cluteana, Phlox colubrina, Phlox cuspidata, Phlox diffusa, Phlox dispersa, Phlox divaricata, Phlox dolichantha, Phlox douglasii, Phlox floridana, Phlox glaberrima, Phlox glabriflora, Phlox gladiformis, Phlox glutinosa, Phlox hendersonii, Phlox idahonis, Phlox kelseyi, Phlox longifolia, Phlox longipilosa, Phlox maculata, Phlox mesoleuca, Phlox mollis, Phlox multiflora, Phlox nana, Phlox nivalis, Phlox oklahomensis,

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

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