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Purple Phlox Paper Collage

The Purple Phlox paper collage pops with color and texture. Spreading Phlox range from white to pink to lavender. The flower has five petals that lie flat and are not notched. The plant creates a ground-hugging mat. Blooms from May to August, depending on the elevation. Widespread in dry open areas to alpine terrain. Blossoms found along the Alpine Lookout trail on Tumwater Mountain in the Washington Cascades.

This collage uses gouache water colors on heavy presentation paper in 9 layers from darkest to lightest color. Matted size is 8 inches by 10 inches. Price $48. Buy it Now.