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Overview

• Botanical name: Phloxsubulata EmeraldPink a cultivar of moss or creeping phlox.

• Common name: EmeraldPink Moss Phlox

• Habit: Lowgrowing (moss) form; forms a spreading mat of foliage and starshaped blooms.

• Typical height/spread: Height around ~46inches (1015cm) and spreads up to 1224inches (3060cm) depending on cultivar.

• Hardiness: Suited to USDA Zones 39 (many sources list Zone3 minimum) for the species P.subulata.

• Key features: Dense mats of needlelike foliage, brilliant spring bloom carpeting effect, good for rock gardens, slopes, edges.

Light & Site Requirements

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best flowering and density. Some light shade is tolerated, but too little sun will reduce bloom.

• Soil: Needs very welldrained soil. Tolerates sandy, rocky or lean soils, but dislikes persistently wet or soggy conditions.

• Moisture: Moderate watering while establishing; once matured, has good drought tolerance in welldrained sites.

• Usage: Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, front of borders, edging, mass plantings for spring impact.

Planting & Maintenance

• Plant in spring or early autumn when soil is workable.

• Space plants roughly 1218inches apart so they can fill in to form a dense mat. (Spacing may vary by cultivar)

• After bloom, you may lightly trim the foliage edge to keep a tidy shape and encourage denser growth.

• Avoid heavy fertilization or overly rich soil; this plant thrives in leanish, welldrained conditions.

• Remove dead or woody stems as needed; older growth may become less floriferous over time and may need division or rejuvenation.

ColdClimate / Zone3 Considerations

• Because this cultivar (and the species) is hardy to Zone3, it is suitable for northern climates including Saskatoon/Saskatchewan, provided you choose an ideal site.

• Key for success: full sun, excellent drainage (especially important in winter/spring melt), avoid lowlying areas where water collects around the crown.

• On slopes or raised beds are ideal for spring drainage.

• In very exposed winter sites, minimal mulch may help, but avoid heavy mulch that keeps the crown overly moist.

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