Scientific Name : Phlox subulata
Common Name : Moss Phlox
Hardiness Zone : 3a - 8b
Hardiness Degree : -40°F (-40°C)
Blooming Season : Early Spring
Plant Habit : Spreading
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Winter Interest (regional), Fragrant Flowers, Shade Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)
Height : 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Width : 30 - 36" (76 - 91cm)
Exposure : Partial Sun, Sun
General Information : Red, star-shaped flowers over creeping, needlelike, evergreen foliage.
Excellent evergreen ground cover for banks, rock gardens, along walkways, at garden’s edge or cascading over stone walls.
Idea & Tips : Plant in sun to part sun, well-drained soil.
Grower Information : Rosy-red, star-shaped flowers over creeping, needle-like, evergreen foliage.
Daylength : Phlox subulata will flower equally well under long or short daylengths after cold treatment.
Propagation Information : Pinch as needed to remove flower buds.
Cool Treatment :
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment beneficial, but not required for flowering. Plants should be bulked under natural short days for a 4-8 week period. Mature, bulked up plants will respond more favorably to cold treatment.
Temperature: 35-41°F
Duration: 6-15 weeks
Benefits: Increased number of flowers; earlier flowering.
Plant Growth Regulators : Generally not needed. Growing under hight light and cooler temperatures is the most effective way to control growth and improve plant habit.
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