NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Phlox bifida
Ten-point Phlox, Cleft Phlox.
Scientific Name: |
Phlox bifida |
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Genus: |
Phlox |
Species Epithet: |
bifida |
Common Name: |
Ten-point Phlox, Cleft Phlox. |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Polemoniaceae (Jacobs-Ladder Family) |
Native/Alien: |
US Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Purple |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Habitat Description: |
Cliffs, rock outcrops, dry rocky or sandy sites. Not native to NC. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Opposite |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
(*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
State Status: |
(*Key) |
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