Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox 'Red Wings'

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)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Dracut, Massachusetts

Polson, Montana

Concord, North Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Coppell, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Concord, NC (Zone 7a) | April 2011 | positive

Very Beautiful Deep Pink creeping phlox with a Dark Pink red center. i bought mine at Lowes. they are very beautiful and hardy. my favori...Read More

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