Phlox subulata 'Emerald Cushion'

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

Family: Polemoniaceae Phlox


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Early Spring to Late Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, ground cover, rock garden
Height 3" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing