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moss phlox
Phlox subulata
groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-growing evergreen groundcover that spreads into dense mats covered with small needle-like foliage and colorful star-shaped flowers in spring. Excellent for rock gardens, borders, and slopes where it tolerates poor soil and drought once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.7 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation