Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox 'Scarlet Flame'

Phloxsubulata

Family
Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlox (floks)
Species
subulata (sub-yoo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dothan, Alabama

Meridianville, Alabama

Fresno, California

Albany, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Wheaton, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Batesville, Mississippi

Raleigh, North Carolina

Enid, Oklahoma

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Toone, Tennessee

Salt Lake City, Utah

Callands, Virginia

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Enid, OK (Zone 7a) | February 2015 | positive

This plant grows beautifully in our zone 6, Enid, Oklahoma, and it grows and flowers well in part shade. I'm looking for more of it to p...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

PHLOX SUBULATA- 'Scarlet Flame' Creeping Phlox, Moss Pinks - Short 4" - Plant 16" to 24" apart. zone 3-9. Vibrant red flowers.
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