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Phlox douglasii ‘Crackerjack’
Douglas Moss Phlox
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Zone 2 to Zone 9
Plant Shapes: Cushion
1.410.020

There are many selections of Moss Phlox, all of them forming a low mound or cushion of dark green needle-like leaves, smothered by tiny flowers in late spring. This is a very compact variety, with a grand display of bright starry magenta-red flowers. Good vigorous habit, and disease resistance. Clip plants lightly immediately after blooming to encourage a dense habit. Wonderful in the sunny rock garden, for edging, or in alpine troughs and other containers. Clumps may be ripped apart and divided in early fall, after 3 to 4 years. Requires good drainage. Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit winner (1993).


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Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun

Soil Type
  Loamy
  Sandy

Soil pH
  Acid
  Alkaline
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Dry

Care Level
  Easy

Foot Traffic
  Light

Rate of Spread
  Medium
Flower Colour
  Red

Blooming Time
  Late Spring
  Mid Spring

Foliage Color
  Deep Green

Plant Characteristics
  Between Flagstones
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Wild Flower

Flower Head Size
  Very Small

Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches

Spread
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches


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