Phlox subulata 'Bavaria'
moss phlox 'Bavaria'
A prostrate evergreen perennial forming a dense mat, to 15cm tall, with small, bright green leaves and rounded, white flowers with dark purple eyes in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, or in dappled shade in low rainfall areas
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Stem and bulb eelworm may be a problem
Diseases
Powdery mildews and a leaf spot may be a problem
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