Non-native plants this species can replace:
- Creeping jenny, Moneywort (Lysimachia nummularia)
- Japanese pachysandra, Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis)
- Periwinkle (Vinca minor)
Common Name
Moss phlox
Moss-pink
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
0.5
Width (ft)
2.0 -
3.0
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Dry rocky woodlands, barrens, and exposed outcrops; occurs on a wide range of geologic substrates. Locally frequent in the Virginia mountains (except far southwestern Virginia); infrequent in the Piedmont
Wildlife value
Flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, skippers, and bees. Rabbits eat the foliage
Flower Color
Blue
Red/burgandy
Cream/White
Pink
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds