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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

Common Names add Creeping Phlox edit | delete Moss Pink edit | delete Mountain Phlox edit | delete Moss Phlox edit | delete 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   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Edging Alpine/Rock Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Pink Blue Purple Violet White Mixed   Wildlife Value edit Bees   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Kay (765) wrote on Feb 08 2010 Rating for this plant: Beautiful spring blooms in ground covering masses look so nice with spring blooming bulbs, such as Tulips! I like this opinion cherylad (2487) wrote on Mar 10 2010 Mulch with 3-4 inches of bark chips to help keep roots cool in hot summer weather. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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