- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
- Mature Spread 4 - 6 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 8
When looking for a quality, stunning ground cover…look no farther than Eye Candy Moss Phlox. True to its name, this perennial phlox is truly an eye catcher. With a deep purple ring around the center, and a light lavender outer color, this creeping phlox is a gorgeous addition to the landscape. Creeping phlox is a reliable perennial for an early pop of color in the Spring, and will grace your garden for many years on.
This phlox is a perfect addition to almost any platform in the garden. It can be used as ground cover, within containers, as a border plant, along fencing… the opportunities are endless. It will remain low to the ground but it will spread quickly year after year. It is low maintenance, and a friend to butterflies and other native insects.
Eye Candy Moss Phlox Care
Eye Candy Moss Phlox is hardy in zones three through eight. This phlox grows quickly and easily in almost any sun exposure. It can be used in well moistened soil, dry soil, or even within a rock garden as it’s flexible with soil preference. This phlox should be supplementally watered if a long, dry period is observed during flowering to maintain bloom vitality.
This perennial phlox can be cut to half the size after blooming. This would be beneficial to encourage reblooming, and dense evergreen foliage.
Eye Candy Moss Phlox Spacing
This moss phlox can grow four to six inches tall. It spreads quickly outward, and should be spread 18 to 20 inches apart.
Eye Candy 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: 4 - 6 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| 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: Eye Candy Moss Phlox |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: PHLOX SUBULATA `EYE CANDY` |
- SKU:
- 1012296-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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
