Moss phlox is alow growing ground cover reaching about 6 inches in height when in flower. It is a trailing-rooting ground cover. Trailing-rooting ground covers have trailing stems that spread out from a central root system. These stems spread out horizontally over the ground and can root where they come in contact with the soil. New shoots will be formed at the point where rooting occurs.
Larval Host for the
Gray Hairstreak Butterfly, Grizzled Skipper
0.25-.5'
1-2'
SIZE
SOIL
Dry, Moist, Well-Drained
LIGHT
Sun, Part Shade
BENEFITS
Butterflies
NOTES
Moss phlox grows best in full sun but will also tolerate light shade. Well-drained to slightly dry soils are best. Soils should be slightly acid to slightly alkaline.
CHARACTERISTICS
Showy, Will Naturalize
March, April, May, June
Groundcover
This
flowers in
Moss Phlox
Phlox subulata
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DESCRIPTION
Moss phlox is alow growing ground cover reaching about 6 inches in height when in flower. It is a trailing-rooting ground cover. Trailing-rooting ground covers have trailing stems that spread out from a central root system. These stems spread out horizontally over the ground and can root where they come in contact with the soil. New shoots will be formed at the point where rooting occurs.