Common names include Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox, and Creeping Phlox.
An evergreen, mat forming, herbaceous perennial with soft, needle-like foliage. Spreads to form a carpet of hot pink flowers that bloom in spring. While its main blooming season is Spring, it often has sporadic blooming into late fall. Great as a groundcover; although it looks delicate, it can handle foot traffic. Great mixed into a tapestry lawn. Also lovely used in rock gardens, on slopes, in containers and garden bed borders.
This plant thrives in humusy, medium-moist, well-draining soil. Prefers some shade from the hot Texas sun, but prefers full sun in northern regions. Flourishes in sandy or gravelly soils and is more tolerant of hot, dry conditions compared to other phlox species. Given ideal conditions, it will self-seed. To maintain shape, encourage denser growth, and possibly promote additional blooming, cut back the stems by half after flowering.
