Cushion Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox 'Foxy Lady'

Phlox

Family
Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phlox (floks)
Synonym
Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
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Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Albany, Georgia

Quincy, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois

Suncook, New Hampshire

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Rockcreek, OR | June 2012 | neutral

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

This rock garden phlox is a complex hybrid developed from a number of various moss phlox species. The result is a mat-forming plant with...Read More

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