moss phlox
Also known as: mountain phlox; moss pink
A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen alpine with white and green variegated fine needle-like leaves and star-shaped bright pink flowers in spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- moss phlox (Phlox subulata 'Nettleton Variation')
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of moss phlox
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of moss phlox
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moss phlox care guide
- Slightly damp gritty soil, tolerate longer dryness intervals
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Slightly damp gritty soil, tolerate longer dryness intervals
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-nitrogen alpine feed monthly spring growing season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early spring
Growing
GrowingWill 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm
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