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moss phlox [Early Spring Purple] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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moss phlox [Early Spring Purple]

Phlox subulata Early Spring Purple ('Barseventyfour'^PBR) (Early Spring Series)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Phlox
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen alpine with mid-green needle like leaves. Purple flowers with a darker purple dot and yellow centre are produced in the spring and summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or dappled shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by soft wood cuttings in spring. Detach rooted pieces of stem in spring or early autumn. Only propagate for own use

Pests

May be susceptible to eelworms (leaf and bud) and Eelworm (stem and bulb)

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Bog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years