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Phlox subulata Coral Eye

Moss Phlox (Creeping Phlox, Alpine Phlox)

When the soft baby-pink flowers with dark coral-red centres bloom, they provide a soft, dainty appeal to the rock garden or perennial border.

  • »  Spreading, low, mounding habit
  • »  Blush-pink flowers with a coral-red eye
  • »  Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves
  • »  Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover
  • »  Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:8-12 cm
  • Spread:40-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phlox subulata 'Coral Eye'

Grows best in a well-drained soil with a high organic content, with medium moisture, in partial shade, however, it will tolerate a shadier site. It is drought-tolerant, once established. Shear back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and to perhaps encourage new flowers throughout the summer. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew. It is best to not prune in the fall but clean up winter-damaged foliage in the spring.