Wild Flower Seed: Mountain Phlox(Linanthus grandiflorus NEW)

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Mountain Phlox

Linanthus grandiflorus


About Mountain Phlox (Linanthus grandiflorus)
Height:	Up to 2 ft.
Flower Color:	Purplish pink
Plant Type:	Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
Flower Type:	Simple flowers
Bloom Time:	Mid-season
Is this wildflower invasive?	No
Is this wildflower endangered?	No
Is this wildflower edible?	No
Is this wildflower medicinal?	No


What is Mountain Phlox's native range?
	Indigenous To:	California
Where Mountain Phlox is naturalized or can be grown
	Regions:	All regions, best in Pacific coast states
	Zones:	6-9 Best in Pacific coastal states
	States:
How to grow Mountain Phlox (Linanthus grandiflorus)
	Soil preference:	Adaptable, but prefers well-draining soils with plenty of moisture.
	Sun/Shade:	Full sun or light shade.
	Moisture Requirements:	Needs moisture, but must be well-drained.
	Instructions:	This beautiful California wildflower is a native of moist, semi-shaded environments, so try to duplicate those conditions. It's an annual, and with the right conditions, is very easy to grow from seed.