General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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Life cycle: |
Perennial
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Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
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Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 9b
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Plant Height: |
3 - 6 inches |
Plant Spread: |
6 - 12 inches |
Leaves: |
Semi-evergreen
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Flowers: |
Showy
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Flower Color: |
Blue
Lavender
Pink
Red
White
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Bloom Size: |
Under 1"
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Flower Time: |
Spring
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Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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Uses: |
Groundcover
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Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
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Propagation: Seeds: |
Stratify seeds: Seeds need alternating periods of warm and cold stratification to germinate
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Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Stolons and runners
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- Creeping Phlox
- Moss Phlox
- Moss pink
- Rock pink
- Moss Pinks
Posted by
Chillybean (Iowa - Zone 5a) on Aug 1, 2015 9:20 AM concerning plant:
I bought this in 2011 before I was really into native plants. I enjoyed seeing how they just spilled over raised flower beds we would drive by. It was purchased at some general purpose nursery, so when I was becoming more aggressive with ornamentals, I mentioned to someone I was going to yank this non-native. I assumed wrongly about its native status and he corrected me.
I am so glad I left it alone. It may not be native to Iowa (The USDA map shows Iowa, but no county info), but it is to nearby areas. I am not seeing any insects interested in this, but it does a great job for early spring color and as it fades the later plants have a chance to grow then bloom.
When weeding, I accidentally pulled a portion of the plant off, but then I transplanted it elsewhere. It actually grew and bloomed the next season. My... a plant that can thrive with my abuse!
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Jan 15, 2012 6:13 AM concerning plant:
Moss phlox is a prostrate, semi-evergreen native perennial that lives on dry, often rocky, open slopes and clearings throughout much of eastern North America. In mid to late spring, showy 5-petaled flowers in colors ranging from white to shocking pink to pale blue (and all colors in between) will literally cover the foliage. Plants form mats of very linear, needle-like leaves. This profuse flowering display combined with its adaptability to difficult conditions has made moss phlox a very popular landscaping plant. There are few plants better for covering a sunny, dry bank, for cascading over a stonewall, or for edging. It wants good drainage and full sun except towards the southern end of its range where some protection from the hot afternoon sun is needed. (Sunlight Gardens)
Posted by
Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Oct 12, 2013 11:12 PM concerning plant:
I've always struggled with this plant. It does well for a couple years, then just kind of peters out. (Pacific Northwest)
Posted by
Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Apr 16, 2012 12:22 PM concerning plant:
Honey bees get pollen from this plant.
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