Its color is violet - What is it ?? Thanks!

Greeting all,

I've attached a photo of a fairly common flower. I typically see it in July here in the Washington State western Cascades. I took this photo of the flowers on Mt. Dickerman in July.

It has five petals with a yellowish center.

I've done some research but cannot find this exact flower. I'm sure once I know the name my research will be more rewarding.

Can anyone name it. Thanks.

Packlite

 

Look in your favorite guidebook under phlox.

 

Thanks Ron,

Okay, thanks -- more precisely, it appears to be "Spreading Phlox"

thanks again

 

phlox subulata

 

Actually it is Phlox diffusa - Spreading Phlox rather than Creeping Phlox