Moss Phlox

Scientific Name: Phlox subulata L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Solanales / Polemoniaceae / Phlox L./ Phlox subulata L.

Moss Phlox
General Information
Usda SymbolPHSU3
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsPHSU3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Moss Phlox.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Hedge ToleranceNone
Hedge ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Fire ToleranceHigh
Fire ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fertility RequirementHigh
Drought ToleranceMedium
Drought ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Moisture UseMedium
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-28
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Salinity ToleranceNone
Salinity ToleranceNone
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Precipitation, Minimum34
Precipitation, Minimum32
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Maximum60
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim19000
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim19000
pH, Minimum5.7
pH, Minimum5.0
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Maximum7.5
Moisture UseHigh


Morphology/Physiology

Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
ToxicityNone
ToxicityNone
Fall ConspicuousYes
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousYes
Flower ConspicuousYes
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ColorBlue
Fire ResistantYes
Fire ResistantYes
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Fall ConspicuousYes
Coppice PotentialNo
Coppice PotentialNo
C:N RatioMedium
C:N RatioMedium
BloatNone
BloatNone
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Foliage TextureFine
Resprout AbilityNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.5
Known AllelopathNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth RateRapid
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)0.5


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Seed Spread RateNone
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Small GrainNo
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo


Suitability/Use

Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable HumanNo
Post ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Pulpwood ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Veneer ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Moss Phlox

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