Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata

Alternate names
Moss Pink

Weed Description
A prostrate perennial with attractive flowers. Moss pink is commonly planted as an ornamental ground cover and only rarely escapes to become a weed in certain situations.

Leaves
Arranged oppositely along the stem, linear in outline, usually hairy.

Stems
Usually creeping prostrate along the ground, hairy, often reddish in color.

Flowers
Consist of 5 notched petals, usually pink to rose in color but several ornamental varieties exist so it is not uncommon to see plants with white, red, pink, or purple flowers.

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