California Prickly Phlox (Linanthus Californicus) is a perennial subshrub in the Polemoniaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Linanthus californicus is a native subshrub of the Polemoniaceae family endemic to California, known for its showy pink flowers and prickly foliage.
California Prickly Phlox
Linanthus Californicus
Linanthus californicus is a native subshrub of the Polemoniaceae family endemic to California, known for its showy pink flowers and prickly foliage.
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