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Santa Fe phlox
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Santa Fe phlox

Phlox nana
In the United States: Native · also called white-eyed phlox, canyon phlox

Low-growing herbaceous perennial with star-shaped flowers that provide nectar for bees and butterflies during the main spring blooming period. Thrives in rocky, well-drained soils on slopes and mesas in arid and semi-arid conditions. Drought-tolerant once established with minimal management needs beyond full sun exposure.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) April–June
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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