Candy Stripe Moss Phlox in Pot Planter
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Candy Stripe Moss Phlox

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$34.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 3 - 6 Inches
  • Mature Spread 3 - 6 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

Candy Stripe Moss Phlox is a low-growing evergreen perennial that provides easy spots of color. Also known as Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe', it erupts with cheerful white flowers striped with bubblegum pink in the spring. The needle-like, dark green foliage provides a fine texture to the landscape all year round.  This perennial is easy to grow and is a great selection for many challenging sites. 

Candy Stripe Moss Phlox grows in a low mat of evergreen foliage that spreads to 2 – 3 feet wide. It tolerates heat better than garden phlox and will become drought tolerant once established. It is attractive to butterflies and bees, but not palatable to deer and rabbits. This phlox is a wonderful addition to rock gardens and sunny slopes and works equally well for edging a pathway or garden bed.  

Candy Stripe Moss Phlox Care

This phlox performs best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. It prefers sandy, well-drained soil of average fertility. It adapts to a wide range of soil pH levels. It has average water needs and should be watered regularly during the first couple growing seasons to establish the roots. Apply a layer of mulch to the surface after planting to conserve moisture.

Cut back the plant by one-half after flowering to promote new growth and a second flush of blooms. Any foliage tattered over the winter can be trimmed up in spring.

Candy Stripe Moss Phlox Spacing

If planting as a groundcover, space Candy Stripe approximately 2 feet apart, allowing them to form a dense carpet over a large area. They also grow well in containers that are at least 18 inches in diameter. Choose a frost-proof container that has good drainage and won’t tip over in windy conditions.

Candy Stripe Moss Phlox Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 3 - 6 Inches
Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet
Habit: Spreading, Trailing
Flower Color(s): Pink, White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: April through May
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Candy Stripe Moss Phlox
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: PHLOX SUBULATA `CANDY STRIPE`
SKU:
1000644-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
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