Phlox subulata
Moss Phlox
Description
Phlox subulata is a perennial that comes in a multitude of colors. It has stiffish, 1/2", needle-like, evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves on creeping stems; it forms a mat to 6" high. It blooms late spring or early summer, with 3/4" wide flowers that range in color from white through pink to rose and lavender blue.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.