Xela's Garden
Plants In Xela's Garden
Moss Phlox - McDaniel's Cushion
Reminders for this plant
Due in 5 months:
Take cuttings
take cuttings: March to May
Feed/fertilize
Top dress with general fertilizer in Spring
Photos of this plant
About this plant
Genus: Phlox.
Species: Phlox subulata.
Planted 05.08 Vistabile rockery house end
Bought 05.08 Malvern Spring Flower Show
Skill Level: Beginner
Plant type: perennial
Exposure: Full sun or partial shade in moist but well drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 10cm
Spread: 50cm
Flowers: April to June
Colour: deep pink
A dense, mound-forming evergreen that forms cushions of hairy, narrow, bright green leaves. Plants produce large flowers from late spring to early summer. It is ideal in rock gardens, as edging for a flower border, or in stone troughs. Dead head regularly to encourage extended bloom period.