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Moss Phlox

Phlox Subulata

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Overview

Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata) is a dense ground cover, renowned for its vibrant spring bloom. Ideal for rock gardens or edging, it reaches 6 inches tall, spreading to 2 feet. Tiny needle-like leaves create a lush mat, offering hues of pink, purple, white, or blue. Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 3-9, it's low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — The blossoms come in a variety of hues including pink
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shadeMoss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — In late spring to early summerMoss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Ideal for rock gardens or edging, it reaches 6 inches tall, spreading to 2 feet; lending a fine-textured appearance year-roundMoss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — scientifically known as Phlox subulata; phlox subulata is resistant to deer and droughtMoss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — each measuring about 0.5 inches acrossMoss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — This native of North America thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, exhibiting notable cold hardiness; tiny needle-like+96

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polemoniaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — The blossoms come in a variety of hues including pink
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to partial shade
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — In late spring to early summer
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Ideal for rock gardens or edging, it reaches 6 inches tall, spreading to 2 feet; lending a fine-textured appearance year-round
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — scientifically known as Phlox subulata; phlox subulata is resistant to deer and drought
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — each measuring about 0.5 inches across
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — This native of North America thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, exhibiting notable cold hardiness; tiny needle-like
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — The blossoms come in a variety of hues including pink; ideal for rock gardens or edging, it reaches 6 inches tall, spreading to 2
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — scientifically known as Phlox subulata; phlox subulata is resistant to deer and drought, image 82
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Ideal for rock gardens or edging, it reaches 6 inches tall, spreading to 2 feet; lending a fine-textured appearance, image 77
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — perennial for full; further enhancing its desirability for sustainable landscaping endeavors, image 75
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — This native of North America thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, exhibiting notable cold hardiness; tiny, image 83
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — drought-tolerant once established; scientifically known as Phlox subulata, image 80
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — perennial with purple blooms; the blossoms come in a variety of hues including pink, image 74
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — it's an ideal ground cover for slopes; preferring well-drained soil but able to tolerate sandy or rocky conditions, image 60
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Tiny needle-like leaves create a lush mat, offering hues of pink, purple, white, or blue; it has a moderate growth, image 53
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — purple flowers in the garden; this native of North America thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, exhibiting notable cold
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Tiny needle-like leaves create a lush mat, offering hues of pink, purple, white, or blue; it has a moderate growth rate and
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — In late spring to early summer; and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, image 62
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — drought-tolerant once established; scientifically known as Phlox subulata, image 55
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — This perennial has low water needs once established
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — perennial with purple blooms; the blossoms come in a variety of hues including pink
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — Phlox subulata is resistant to deer and drought; this perennial has low water needs once established, image 71
Moss Phlox (Phlox Subulata) — and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; each measuring about 0.5 inches across, image 56
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