Phlox subulata atropurpurea

Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox

Delightful plants ranging from creeping, shade-lovers to tall, sun-loving, easy-to-cut, flower border mainstays. All have dense clusters of blooms. Deadhead and thin to discourage mildew. Almost all are American natives -- the most well-known is Tall Phlox (Phlox paniculata). Many others are gaining popularity as gardeners use more natives. Available in containers. Check native plant catalogs for unusual varieties.
Phlox subulata atropurpurea, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox
The mat-forming, needle-like foliage is 6 inches tall and has a mossy look. April to May, it is covered with tiny, honey-scented, bright red flowers. Each stem bears 3 to 5 blooms.

Attributes - Phlox subulata atropurpurea

Plant Type: Perennial

Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring

Flower Color: Red

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 4 in. to 6 in.

Width: 1 ft. 8 in.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Container Plants, Showy Flowers.

Related Plants

Phlox 'Bright Eyes', Phlox x 'Chattahoochee', Phlox divaricata, Phlox drummondii 'Palona Rose with Eye', Phlox paniculata, Phlox paniculata 'Mt. Fuji', Phlox paniculata 'Norah Leigh', Phlox paniculata 'Prime Minister', Phlox paniculata 'Starfire', Phlox stolonifera 'Blue Ridge', Phlox stolonifera 'Bruce's White', Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripes', Phlox subulata 'Coral Eyes', Phlox subulata 'Emerald Blue', Phlox subulata 'Emerald Pink', Phlox subulata 'Red Wing', Phlox subulata 'White Delight'
 
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