Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei' - Moss Phlox

Moss Phlox

Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe' (Tamaongalei)

Also called Creeping Phlox, Alpine Phlox

  • Spreading, low, mounding habit
  • White flowers with pink stripes appear just above the foliage
  • Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves
  • Plant them en masse to form a low ground cover
  • Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Bicoloured

HEIGHT:
8-12 cm

SPREAD:
40-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows in a well-drained soil with a high organic content, with medium moisture, in full sun, however it will tolerate partial shade. It is drought-tolerant, once established. Shear back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and to perhaps encourage new flowers throughout the summer. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew. It is best to not prune in the fall but clean up winter-damaged foliage in the spring.

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
Spring
HABIT:
Mounding
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

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