Do I need to shear my creeping phlox each year in Western North Carolina?
Creeping Phlox Phlox subulata Phlox subulata ‘Emerald Blue’ web.jpg (22988 bytes) Description: Small pink flowers bloom on this ground cover in early spring. Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil and prune after flowering for a healthier plant. A good plant to use with your spring flowering bulbs such as Tulips and Daffodils. Common Name: Creeping Phlox, Flowering Moss, Moss Phlox, Ground Pink, Moss Pinks Botanical Name: Phlox subulata Type: Ground Cover Perennial Soil Preference: This plant tolerates some drought and a little salt and will grow in moist soils but prefers well-drained/loamy or sandy soils with a pH of acidic to alkaline (6.8-7.7) Light Requirements: Full Sun Attributes: Often used as a ground cover, an edging plant or for planting in cracks and walls. Good for naturalizing an area. Pests: Spider mites and rabbits Diseases: Stem and root rot, Leaf spot, Anthracnose, Gray Mold, Wilt, Powdery Mildew Care: Fertilize every 4 months with slow-release Osmocote or ferti
