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Phlox subulata (Alpine phlox)

Other names: Moss pink, Moss phlox, Creeping phlox

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Species
P. subulata is a low, spreading evergreen with trumpet-shaped red-purple, violet-purple, pink, or white flowers in spring.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.1 m 0.5 m 5-10 years
0 ft 2 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Compact

Native to

Eastern United States, Central United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Dead-heading will prolong flowering

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Leaf spot

Plant container grown plants in deep fertile, well-drained soil

Take softwood cuttings

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Cut back after flowering

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