Phlox subulata

Moss Phlox, Flowering Moss, Creeping Phlox, Mountain Phlox, Moss Pink

Family: Polemoniaceae Phlox


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, pink, white
Bloom time Early Spring to Late Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, ground cover, rock garden, seashore
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing