Phlox, Moss- Scarlet Flame

Scarlet Flame Moss Phlox is one of spring’s most electrifying moments—a low, spreading mat that erupts into a blaze of vivid crimson-rose blossoms just as the season turns warm. Growing just a few inches tall, it weaves into a dense, needle-leaved carpet that suppresses weeds and controls erosion on slopes, and makes a dazzling edging along sunny paths and rock garden walls. It thrives in full sun with average moisture, asking only for soil that drains well in return for a generous spring bloom that draws butterflies and hummingbirds alike. After flowering, the fine-textured foliage provides tidy, weed-suppressing coverage through the rest of the season. Plant it cascading over a stone wall, filling a sunny border front, or massed across a slope where its spreading habit can be fully appreciated. It’s a cheerful, low-effort performer that earns its keep from the very first warm days of spring.