Phlox subulata 'Apple Blossom'

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Phlox subulata 'Apple Blossom' is a perennial. Stiffish, .5" needle-like, evergreen to semi-evergreen leaves on creeping stems; forms mat to 6" high. Blooms late spring or early summer, with 3/4" wide flowers that range in color from white to pink to rose and lavender blue.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.