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Moss Phlox

Phlox subulata

Description:

Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Alpine Phlox, Mountain Phlox) is a perennial creeper growing to a height of 6 inches and covering a 20-inch-wide (510 mm) area. The small, five-petaled flowers bloom in rose, mauve, blue, white, or pink in late spring to early summer. It is native to North America.

Habitat:

It is native to North America. Perennial creeper growing to a height of 6 inches and covering a 20-inch-wide (510 mm) area.

Notes:

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1 Species ID Suggestions

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 12 years ago
Alpine Phlox
Phlox subulata


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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

Thanks VivBraznell!!

VivBraznell
VivBraznell 12 years ago

Very pretty!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

This resembles a pinwheel.

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Apr 30, 2011
Submitted on Jan 24, 2012

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