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Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 30989



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Solanales
Family: Polemoniaceae
Genus: Phlox
Species: Phlox subulata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Ground Cover
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • < 6 inches (< 15 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Elliptic
  • Linear
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Violet
  • White
  • Mixed
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
cherylad (2487)
Frank (2698)
  purpleinopp (8118)
Kay (765)
  misuysig (183)


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Kay (765) wrote on Feb 08 2010
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Beautiful spring blooms in ground covering masses look so nice with spring blooming bulbs, such as Tulips!

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cherylad (2487) wrote on Mar 10 2010
Mulch with 3-4 inches of bark chips to help keep roots cool in hot summer weather.

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