- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 6 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 20 Inches
- Growing Zones 2 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Eye Shadow Moss Phlox is a spring-flowering groundcover, producing a thick carpet of exploding color loaded with vibrant, cheerful flowers. Bright green, needle-like foliage is completely covered in violet-purple petite flowers with a dark purple eye beginning in late April. Eye Shadow Moss Phlox attracts early-season pollinators seeking its rich nectar when it flowers in early through late spring.
With its vigorous habit and easy maintenance care, this low-growing colorful groundcover will exceed your garden expectations. Eye Shadow Moss Phlox grows to 6” in height but is capable of easily spreading to at least 20 inches. This is an extremely hardy perennial groundcover, with cold hardiness in Zones 2 - 9.
Eye Shadow Moss Phlox Care
Plant Eye Shadow Moss Phlox in a partial to full sun location, in soil that is rich in organic matter and well-draining. Moss Phlox prefers to be consistently, lightly moist.
Eye Shadow is excellent in large containers that allow room for it to spread. Plants can be sheared back by 1/2 after they are finished flowering to encourage reblooming and dense foliage.
Eye Shadow Moss Phlox Spacing
Eye Shadow Moss Phlox can be tucked in a corner to add a bright splash of spring color. It is also lovely spilling over slopes, and is excellent in rock gardens and mixed garden borders. For naturalizing, plant multiple starts in staggered rows, allowing at least 18 inches of space between plants to accommodate their mature size.
Eye Shadow Moss Phlox Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
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): Pink, Purple |
Flower Description: Pinkish-Purple |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Low |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
Container Role: Filler |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: |
Common Name: Eye Shadow Moss Phlox |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: Phlox subulata 'Eye Shadow' |
- SKU:
- 1231012294-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.

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

#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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