Phlox subulata (Creeping or Moss Phlox)
Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Mountain Phlox (Phlox Subulata)
Regarded as one of the most colorful of all ground covers, Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial that adds splashes of colors in spring. Native to eastern and central United States, this little plant is full of qualities, making it highly desirable in the landscape.
- Blooming profusely for 3-4 weeks in mid to late spring, Creeping Phlox boasts bright, fragrant flowers in shades of blue-purple, pink, red or white. Each flower is adorned with five, flat, petal-like, rounded lobes that are distinctively notched.
- Mat-forming, Phlox subulata grows only 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) but spreads vigorously up to 2 ft. wide (60 cm) in a beautiful flower carpet resembling moss, hence the common name of moss phlox.
- Its creeping stems are clothed in needle-like evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves.
- Hardy, trouble-free, deer resistant, salt tolerant, Creeping Phlox requires little care.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8
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Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Phlox |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (45cm - 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
Hardiness |
3 - 9
|
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 8
|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Phlox |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (45cm - 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Landscaping Ideas | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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