Phlox subulata ‘Scarlet Flame’
$9.99
Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame forms low evergreen ground cover, with dark pink spring flowers centered in red across a spreading mat.
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Description
Bright spring color spreads across low ground cover as Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame carries dark pink flowers with red centers over green needle-like foliage.
Plant it in sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. It suits rock gardens, border edges, and other low ground-cover plantings.
Once established, it tolerates drought. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 5 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Phlox (S) 'Scarlet Flame', Phlox Scarlet Flame, Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame' |
| Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | Red, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Red, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal gardens, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Pollinator-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Good drainage is required. Once established, the plant tolerates drought. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23021735, ZPHLSUSF3.5PT, 201927547, 201767409, 201815291 |
| Usps | Dark pink flowers with red centers spread across the spring foliage., The evergreen mat provides low ground cover and garden edging., Give it full sun and moist but well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Propagate with softwood cuttings in spring, or detach rooted stem pieces in spring or early fall. |
| Pests | Leaf, bud, stem, and bulb eelworms may be a problem. |
| Diseases | Leaf spot and powdery mildew may occur. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade. |