Pink Sparkles moss phlox
Phlox subulata 'Pink Sparkles'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Creeping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pink Sparkles' moss phlox (Phlox subulata 'Pink Sparkles') is a perennial for rock gardens, ground cover, borders, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It creeps along the ground at a moderate pace and blooms in early to late spring. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Gold dust, Bressingham Ruby bergenia, and Little bluestem.