moss phlox

How to Grow and Care for moss phlox

moss phlox · Phlox subulata
Also known as: ground pink; rock phlox; flowering moss; moss pink; mountain pink

Will perform best in well-drained fertile soil in a sunny or dappled shade positon, prefering full sun and avoiding waterlogging. Can be trimmed back in autumn to rejuvenate and shape.

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Planting and Growing moss phlox

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil evenly moist with good air circulation
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and during bud formation
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Care Tips

Will perform best in well-drained fertile soil in a sunny or dappled shade positon, prefering full sun and avoiding waterlogging. Can be trimmed back in autumn to rejuvenate and shape.

How to Water moss phlox?

Keep soil evenly moist with good air circulation

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for moss phlox?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Soil Is Best for moss phlox?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for moss phlox?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize moss phlox?

Balanced feed in spring and during bud formation

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How to Prune moss phlox?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate moss phlox?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early spring

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How to Transplant moss phlox?

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How to Care for moss phlox in Winter?

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How to Plant moss phlox?

Will perform best in well-drained fertile soil in a sunny or dappled shade positon, prefering full sun and avoiding waterlogging. Can be trimmed back in autumn to rejuvenate and shape.

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How to Repot moss phlox?

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How to Harvest moss phlox?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm

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The Toxicity of moss phlox

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Attributes of moss phlox

Plant typeAlpine Rockery
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginE and Central USA, Canada

Scientific Classification

Species
Phlox subulata
Genus
Phlox
Family
Polemoniaceae
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