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Does Phlox subulata need full sun?

Does Phlox subulata need full sun? The specific epithet, subulata, is Latin and translates as awl-shaped, which references the leaves. Moss phlox prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and full sun. It flowers best in full sun, but in hot, humid summers, the plant appreciates some dappled sun. Phlox subulata, commonly called Moss Phlox, Moss Pink,

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What is the difference between creeping phlox and Phlox subulata?

What is the difference between creeping phlox and Phlox subulata? Creeping phlox is often confused with: Both are semi-evergreen groundcovers that boast a bounty of bright spring blooms, but there are a few notable differences between the two phlox species. Phlox subulata grows shorter, forming a lower, more dense habit than its counterpart. Creeping Phlox,

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How invasive is phlox?

How invasive is phlox? Tall garden phlox is a very popular well behaved late season blooming perennial but its evil twin with the same five-petal flower arrangement is highly invasive. Wild phlox lives forever, for my first start came from a gardener who gifted me back in the 1950s with my first root. Creeping phlox

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