Snow white wonder of the east side

Phlox condensata, July 4, 2023

Common & scientific name

Dwarf phlox, Phlox condensata

Family

Phlox, Polemoniaceae

Location

Mt. Massive, 13,000’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact

What a beauty! And found only on the east side of Independence Pass. These dense cushions can cover large swaths of rocky tundra, conjuring up small snowfields. Its flowers are the purest white: unmistakeable.

July 4