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Phlox subulata Emerald Pink

Moss Phlox (Creeping Phlox)

When in bloom, the hot pink flowers will completely cover the low mound of needle-like, dark green foliage.

  • »  Spreading, low, mounding habit
  • »  Deep pink flowers appear just above the foliage
  • »  Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green, needle-like leaves
  • »  Plant them in mass to form a low, carpet-like, ground cover
  • »  Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

9cm Potted
$8.75
1 Litre
$18.38
1gal
$21.88
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 'Emerald Pink'

Grows best a humus, well-drained soil, 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 and cleanup winter, damaged foliage in the spring.