Phlox stlonifera, Phlox subulata - Mountain, Creeping Phlox, Flowering Moss

Origins - E. USA
Type Perennial (semi-evergreen)
Hardiness Zones 5 - 9
Bloom Spring
Height 8 in (15 - 20 cm)

Cultivation
This native woodland plant, prefers acidic soils, and semi-shade, but will
also adapt to mildly alkaline soils and full sun. Easy care plant.

Propagation
By division.

Other
Great woodland, and Alpine style, garden addition.
Creeping Phlox produces most attractive abundance of Spring bloom set against rich, dark
green, moss-like, carpet of foliage. Blooms come in white, and all shades of pink, blue, and purple.

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