Plate 18.Phlox Divaricata.Drawn from Nature by M.R.Engraved by R. Havell Junr.
Plate 18.Phlox Divaricata.Drawn from Nature by M.R.Engraved by R. Havell Junr.
Plate 18.Phlox Divaricata.Drawn from Nature by M.R.Engraved by R. Havell Junr.
Early-flowering Lychnidea.
Class and Order.—Pentandria Monogynia.
Syn. Phlox divaricata.Curt. Bot. Mag.,pl.163.Pursh's Flo. N. A.,vol.i.,p.150.
Root fibrous—stem branching—leaves opposite, sessile, oblong oval, acute, undulate—flowers corymbose—peduncles short—calyx five segments, linear, acute—corolla monopetalous—five segments, emarginate, narrower at the base—pale blue—stamens five—style one—stigma divided into three parts.
Root fibrous—stem branching—leaves opposite, sessile, oblong oval, acute, undulate—flowers corymbose—peduncles short—calyx five segments, linear, acute—corolla monopetalous—five segments, emarginate, narrower at the base—pale blue—stamens five—style one—stigma divided into three parts.
The genus Phlox is perhaps one of the most beautiful cultivated in our gardens, and affords a delightful variety, its different species flowering all through the Summer and Autumn. The plant here figured is the earliest; and though it cannot boast of brilliancy, it is remarkable for the beautiful delicacy of its colour, and modest appearance. It grows low, seldom exceeding eight or ten inches in height, and is, on this account, very suitable for rock work. It flowers in May, likes a strong loamy soil, and is increased by parting the roots, or by cuttings. This species is a native of the mountains of Virginia, North America, and was brought into this country by the late Mr. Fraser. There are various others equally desirable for a flower garden. Amongst the most beautiful are
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