Alpine Phlox 'Scarlet Flame', Moss Phlox 'Scarlet Flame', Creeping Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'
Phlox subulata ‘scarlet Flame’ (Creeping Phlox) is an incredibly eye-catching evergreen perennial with masses of vibrant scarlet-red flowers, which enthusiastically blanket the dark green, needle-like foliage in mid to late spring. Strong and vigorous, it forms a lovely cushion and adds splashes of color for about 3-4 weeks. Perfect for rocky areas, slopes and flower borders.
Hardiness |
2 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
Genus | Phlox |
Common names | Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
2 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
Genus | Phlox |
Common names | Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late) |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’ (Creeping Phlox) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’ (Creeping Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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