Phlox Subulata - Creeping Phlox, Moos Phlox
Phlox subulata - Creeping Phlox, Moos Phlox
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FAQ - 💬
❓ Is moss phlox and creeping phlox the same?
👉 Phlox subulata is sometimes also referred to as creeping phlox but is more specifically known as moss phlox or moss pink. This densely flowering perennial ground cover thrives in full-sun spaces like xeriscapes, south-facing slopes or rock gardens.
❓ Whats the difference between phlox and creeping phlox?
👉 Creeping phlox adds a sweet vanilla-clove scent to the garden that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. This low-growing ground cover reaches from 3 to 8 inches tall. Phlox subulata, also known as thrift phlox or garden phlox, is a hardy, low-growing evergreen plant with a mossy appearance.
❓ Where is the best place to plant creeping phlox?
👉 full sunAlmost any soil is suitable for growing creeping phlox as long as it is in full sun to partial shade. For best results, however, plant it in a sunny location where soils are moist but well drained. Dig in some organic soil amendments to enrich the soil and water the plant until it is established.
❓ Is creeping phlox an annual or perennial?
👉 A low-growing, easygoing, evergreen perennial that grows happily in tough places, creeping phlox is the perfect option to bring a splash of color to a rock garden, or for a cascading cover over stone walls.
❓ Will creeping phlox choke out weeds?
👉 Creeping Phlox This hardy perennial groundcover plant will cover your garden in a pastel-hued carpet of star-shaped flowers in the springtime, and its semi-evergreen foliage will continue to help choke out weeds throughout the remainder of the growing season.
❓ Is there a creeping phlox that blooms all summer?
👉 Phlox is a perennial flowering plant. It is a genus in the family Polemoniaceae. Creeping phlox are known for their long blooming seasons. They bloom all summer, which also corresponds to their growing season.
❓ Will creeping phlox choke out grass?
👉 Also known as Creeping Phlox, or Moss Phlox, this plant forms fluffy purple or white flowers in a thick mat. It creates an enchanting look on any yard with cloud-like formations of purple flowers. The dense carpet of flowers chokes out weeds by preventing sunlight from reaching beyond its bushy growth. What is this?
❓ What month do you plant creeping phlox?
👉 It's best to plant creeping phlox in the spring, preferably in areas with full sun to partial shade. They require minimal maintenance but need to be watered during the heat of summer and cut back in the fall to encourage healthy growth.
❓ What month do you plant phlox?
👉 Phlox can be planted in spring or fall, and should be planted immediately upon receiving. Light: Both varieties of phlox enjoy full sun, although the upright Garden phlox can take a little afternoon shade, particularly in the south.
❓ Do you cut back creeping phlox in the fall?
👉 Phlox may shine from late spring to the end of summer, but when cooler temperatures arrive, they start to fizzle out. We suggest cutting them back in late fall for one main reason: powdery mildew. Phlox is susceptible to powdery mildew, especially when the foliage is wet for prolonged periods.
❓ Can you walk on creeping phlox?
👉 Creeping Phlox Phlox preferes direct sunlight and well-drained soil, and it's durable enough to walk on throughout the year.
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👉 Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Mountain Phlox (Phlox Subulata) Considered as one of the most colorful of all ground covers, Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial that adds splashes of colors in spring.
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👉 Phlox subulata is vigorous and noted for its creeping habit and the profuse carpet of flowers that bloom early to mid-spring and then sparsely until frost. It is native to dry, rocky or sandy areas, savannas, rocky ledges, slopes, clearings, and open woodlands.
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👉 Each flower is adorned with five, flat, petal-like, rounded lobes that are distinctively notched. Mat-forming, Phlox subulata grows only 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) but spreads vigorously up to 2 ft. wide (60 cm) in a beautiful flower carpet resembling moss, hence the common name of moss phlox.
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👉 Creeping Phlox thrives in full sun but tolerates dappled shade in the hot summer areas. It is easily grown in humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It is not fussy about soil conditions as long as there is good drainage. Creeping Phlox grows well in sandy or gravely soils and tolerates hot, dry exposures better than most phlox species.
Autor Des Artikels: Alexander Schulz. Unabhängiger Konstrukteur und technischer Experte. Arbeitserfahrung in der Baubranche seit 1980. Fachkompetenz in den Richtungen: Bau, Architektur, Design, Hausbau.
