Laura Moss Phlox

Other Names: Creeping Phlox

Ornamental Features:

Laura Moss Phlox is smothered in stunning shell pink star-shaped flowers with cherry red eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. It's tiny needle-like leaves remain green in colour throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Landscape Attributes:

Laura Moss Phlox is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This perennial will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Spreading

Laura Moss Phlox is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Groundcover
• General Garden Use
• Border Edging
• Rock/Alpine Gardens
• Mass Planting

Plant Characteristics:

Laura Moss Phlox will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This perennial does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. This plant can be propagated by division.

This is a selection of a native North American species.