Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'
$19.95 / 1G
Moss Phlox Or Creeping Phlox ·
Description
Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame', commonly known as Moss Phlox, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its scarlet pink flowers during spring. It typically matures 4–6 inches tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun in moist, well-drained loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Central and Eastern Canada and Central and Eastern United States. Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, skippers, and bees. In the landscape, it works well in border, foundation planting, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and dry soil.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Groundcover perennial; clustered flowers; fragrant lavender flowers mid-spring; matures about 0.25 - 0.5 ft tall and 1 - 2 ft wide; regional native lineage
Native Range
Central and Eastern Canada and Central and Eastern United States
| Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame | |
| Moss Phlox | |
| Semi | |
| Full Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
| 3 - 9 | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun | |
| 0 - 1 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Mild | |
| Red | |
| Insignificant | |
| Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Ground Cover | |
| None | |
| Spreading | |
| Spring |