Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame

Scarlet Flame Moss Phlox

  • Deep, magenta-red flowers
  • Blooms late April
  • Deer resistant
  • Easy to care for

It's hard to take your eyes off this flashy bloomer in late April when it loads up with deep, dark magenta-red flowers forming a mat of color that gives any landscape a blooming jumpstart. Along with amazing flower power, this deer resistant plant is a breeze to care for, tolerating full sun and poor, dry soils.

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Rock Garden
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Edging
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Pink
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Spring
• Spring
• Late Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Ground Cover
• Trailing
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phlox subulata Scarlet Flame

Shear back to half size after flowering to encourage re-bloom and dense foliage. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Low maintenance.