Botanical Name: Common Names:
Phlox subulata Temiscaming Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Alpine Phlox,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen low-growing spreading perennial with mid-green foliage and masses of lovely tiny hot-pink flowers from early Summer. Great for rockeries, containers and hot sunny positions in the garden. Grows approx. 15cm tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Embankment, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Polemoniaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate