Emerald Pink Moss Phlox is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial valued for its vivid pink spring flowers that blanket the foliage in a dense carpet of color. The plant forms a cushion of fine, needle-like evergreen leaves that spread outward, making it an excellent groundcover for rock gardens, slopes, borders, and cascading over retaining walls. In mid- to late spring the plant becomes covered with small, star-shaped blooms, creating a vibrant blanket effect that attracts butterflies and early pollinators.
- Size: Height: 5–15 cm (2–6 in). Spread: 30–45 cm (12–18 in)
- Bloom time: Mid to late spring
- Growth habit: Low, spreading evergreen groundcover
- Light: Full sun (best flowering) to light partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or average garden soils
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Zones 3–9 (very hardy for prairie climates)
- Maintenance: Lightly shear after flowering to keep a dense mat
- Spacing: Plant 30–45 cm apart for quick groundcover coverage