Candy Stripe Moss Phlox
Phlox Subulata 'Candy Stripe'
Overview
Candy Stripe Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe') is a vibrant, low-growing perennial boasting eye-catching white and pink striped petals. Ideal for borders and rock gardens, it spreads 18-24 inches, forming a dense 4-6 inch-high mat of needle-like foliage. This sun-loving groundcover blooms profusely in spring, is drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in well-drained soil. Attracts pollinators while resisting deer. Hardy in Zones 3-9.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 4–6 Inches
- Mature width
- 30–36 Inches
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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