Common Names: Moss Phlox | Creeping Phlox 

Scientific Name: Phlox subulata 

Plant Characteristics

• Duration: Perennial

• Size: 3-6 inches

• Bloom Color: Pink

• Bloom Time: Spring

• Groundcover

• Deer resistant

• Evergreen

Growing Conditions

• Water Use: Low

• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Sun

• Soil Moisture: Dry to Well Drained

• Salt tolerant

Ecological Benefits

Promotes soil retention and prevents erosion and weed growth in sunny areas and tolerates dry areas and poor soil well. Is a good groundcover, being evergreen and deer resistant. Flowers are a food for pollinators. Promotes Maryland's biodiversity.