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alpine phlox
Phlox subulata
In the United States:
Native
· also called creeping phlox, moss phlox, moss pink
Low-growing mat-forming perennial with clusters of small tubular flowers visited by honeybees for nectar and pollen in spring. Provides early-season forage in rock gardens and well-drained sites; tolerates poor soils but benefits from division to maintain vigor.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | April–June |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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