Phlox subulata | Moss Phlox | Flower
Phlox subulata belongs to the plant family POLEMONIACE and Genus Phlox This Flower prefers Dry to moist soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to full shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Phlox subulata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Phlox subulata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Phlox subulata moss phlox is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Phlox subulata can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40 Fahrenheit. Moss phlox needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to full shade is best for growing this plant. It likes dry to moist soils.
Phlox subulata will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Phlox subulata is a perennial.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 3" feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.