moss phlox
Also known as: ground pink; rock phlox; flowering moss; moss pink; mountain pink
A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen alpine with fine, green needle-like leaves and star-shaped blue, purple, pink or white flowers in spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- moss phlox (Phlox subulata)
- 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
E and Central USA, Canada
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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
- Keep soil evenly moist with good air circulation
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist with good air circulation
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and during bud formation
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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