Moss Phlox- Phlox subulata - €5 per plant

A native to the Eastern United States, Moss phlox is a very hardy and evergreen perennial ground cover that sets the landscape alight in the spring when in flower. Perfect for cascading over a rock wall or forming a dense mat aside a path. The plant is moderately drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures of down to -30. To order this plant please contact us balkanecologyproject@gmail.com.  

Context

  • native region: Eastern United States
  • native habitat:
  • family: Polemoniaceae

Pests and disease

  • None Known

Needs, tolerances 

  • Light: full sun to partial shade
  • soil pH:  Acid, neutral -basic alkaline
  • USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
  • Drought tolerant 


Known hazards 

  • None known

Overview

  • Evergreen perennial growing to 0.4 m and spreading ​
  • It is in flower from April to May. 
  • The flowers are hermaphrodite and are pollinated by Bees
  • Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.
  • Prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.
  • Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
  • Full sun to partial shade

Characteristics

  • form: evergreen  perennial 
  • layer : Ground Layer
  • habit: prostrate mat growth habit
  • height x width (m): 0.3 x 1

Products 

  • awesome display of flowers in Spring creates a colorful carpeted effect for about two weeks
  • flowering perennial groundcover that is excellent for sunny, dry, thin-soiled areas

Functions, behaviours

  • Shearing the plants back after flowering may encourage a second, smaller flowering
  • Forms a dense creeping carpet
If you would like this plant please send an email to balkanecologyproject@gmail.com with your order. 
Balkan Ecology Project