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Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox 'Red Wings'

Phloxsubulata

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Family

Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Phlox (floks)

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Species

subulata (sub-yoo-LAH-tuh)

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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

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themikeman

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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