Phlox ‘Plumtastic’
Hybrid Moss Phlox |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.410.940
This hybrid moss was selected primarily for its long bloom season. Masses of light violet-pink flowers with a distinct white eye appear mid-spring and last for weeks. As the flowers mature they become dark rose-violet without the eye. Petals are broad and the plants are low and dense. Tightly clustered leaves remain evergreen with little winter damage. Selected from a cross of P. subulata and P. kelseyi. A light pruning is recommended immediately after flowering is complete. Developed by Dr. Jim Ault at the Chicago Botanic Garden for the the Chicagoland Grows® plant introduction program. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Phlox ‘Plumtastic’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Pink
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Containers
Edging
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Massed
Height
5-10 cm
2-4 inches
Spread
30-40 cm
12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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