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Moss Pink
Scientific Name: Phlox subulata L.
Family: Polemoniaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-17 USDA: 4-9 Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix to avoid bleaching Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Growth Habits: Perennial, 6 inches tall (15 cm) Watering Needs: Abundant water in summer, moderate water the rest of the year. Do not wet the leaves Propagation: Clump division in spring, tip cuttings in summer, does not grow true from seed

Cultural Practices:
Cut back halfway after flowering.

Blooming Habits:
Blooms in spring and fall.