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Phlox subulata White Delight

White Delight Moss Phlox (Creeping Phlox, Alpine Phlox)

The blanket of star-like, white flowers when in bloom, will obscure the carpet of green, needle-like foliage.

  • »  Spreading, low, mounding habit
  • »  White flowers appear just above the foliage
  • »  Semi-evergreen foliage with dark green needle-like leaves
  • »  Plant them en mass to form a low ground cover
  • »  Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:8-12 cm
  • Spread:45-50 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phlox subulata 'White Delight'

Grows best in a humusy, well-drained soil, with medium moisture, in full sun, however, it will tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant once established. Shear back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and to perhaps encourage new flowers throughout the summer. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew. It is best to not prune in the fall but clean up winter-damaged foliage in the spring.