Subshrub, 1-3', flowers bright pink, 1" across, spring, small, spiny leaves, San Luis Obispo Co. to Los Angeles, stunning spring color, looks tacky in late summer, full sun, excellent drainage or will rot, little or no summer water, should be replaced after a few years.cold tolerant to 5 deg. or less.
Leptodactylon californicum Prickly Phlox tolerates sand.
Leptodactylon californicum Prickly Phlox's foliage type is deciduous.
Leptodactylon californicum Prickly Phlox's flower color is pink.
Communities for Leptodactylon californicum Prickly Phlox:Chaparral and Southern Oak Woodland.
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 9 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.30 to 1.00 |
| width[m]: | 0.30 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 41.00 to 80.00 |