Phlox subulata in an ornamental planting at Yachounomori Garden in Tatebayashi, Gunma
Phlox subulata[1] (Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Mountain Phlox) is a perennial creeper growing to a height of 6 inches and covering a 20-inch-wide (510 mm) area. The small, five-petaled flowers bloom in rose, mauve, blue, white, or pink in late spring to early summer. It is native to North America.
According to one news story, the plants give off an odor that can supposedly be mistaken for marijuana. This has been known to cause altercations between gardeners and law enforcement personnel or criminals.[2]
Phlox subulata — Phlox Phlox, n. [L., a kind of flower, fr. Gr. ? flame, fr. ? to burn.] (Bot.) A genus of American herbs, having showy red, white, or purple flowers. [1913 Webster] {Phlox worm} (Zo[ o]l.), the larva of an American moth ({Heliothis phloxiphaga}) … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phlox subulata — ylalapis flioksas statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Palemoninių šeimos dekoratyvinis augalas (Phlox subulata), paplitęs Šiaurės Amerikoje. atitikmenys: lot. Phlox subulata angl. ground pink; moss phlox; moss pink; moss pink; mountain phlox;… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
Phlox subulata — Moss Moss (m[o^]s; 115), n. [OE. mos; akin to AS. me[ o]s, D. mos, G. moos, OHG. mos, mios, Icel. mosi, Dan. mos, Sw. mossa, Russ. mokh , L. muscus. Cf. {Muscoid}.] 1. (Bot.) A cryptogamous plant of a cellular structure, with distinct stem and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Phlox subulata — ID 62911 Symbol Key PHSU3 Common Name moss phlox Family Polemoniaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AL, AR, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NJ,… … USDA Plant Characteristics
Phlox subulata — noun low tufted perennial phlox with needlelike evergreen leaves and pink or white flowers; native to United States and widely cultivated as a ground cover • Syn: ↑moss pink, ↑mountain phlox, ↑moss phlox, ↑dwarf phlox • Hypernyms: ↑phlox … Useful english dictionary
Phlox subulata L. — Symbol PHSU3 Common Name moss phlox Botanical Family Polemoniaceae … Scientific plant list
Phlox subulata ssp. subulata — ID 62918 Symbol Key PHSUS2 Common Name moss phlox Family Polemoniaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AR, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH … USDA Plant Characteristics
Phlox subulata ssp. australis — ID 62912 Symbol Key PHSUA2 Common Name moss phlox Family Polemoniaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AL, KY, NC, TN, VA Growth Habit Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb … USDA Plant Characteristics
Phlox subulata ssp. brittonii — ID 62915 Symbol Key PHSUB2 Common Name Britton s phlox Family Polemoniaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution MD, OH, PA, VA, WV Growth Habit Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb … USDA Plant Characteristics
Phlox subulata in an ornamental planting at Yachounomori Garden in Tatebayashi, Gunma
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