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Moss Phlox, Ground Phlox, Creeping Phlox
Phlox stolonifera

Plant Type
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Flower Color
Bloom Period
May
Height at Maturity
3-8 inches
Width at Maturity
1-2 feet
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type
Well drained, rich
About this species:
Moss Phlox is also known as Ground Phlox or Creeping Phlox. Phlox is deer and rabbit resistant. The animals are not interested in the plant's foliage. It attracts both butterflies and hummingbirds.
Moss Phlox should be pruned a bit after the blossoms have died back. This helps the plant grow and in turn produce more blossoms the next spring. It is slow spreading and is likely to be found as an edging or on slopes and banks, in rock gardens or stonewalls. It is a good ground cover and can help prevent erosion. It is used as a cut flower as well.
Key to Label Symbols:
Shelter | Hollow stems, leaves and roots are sources of shelter for wildlife. Insects may make a winter home under dropped leaves. Other animals may make shelters within the roots of the plant. | |
Food Source | Birds and other wildlife use the seeds, berries and leaves for their food source. Leaves may be used to help build nests for birds | |
Nectar Source | Bees, butterflies, birds and some insects use nectar for their food. Pollen is also used by some wildlife. |
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