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Family
Polemoniaceae
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata 'Cotton Candy' PP13420
Plant Common Name
Cotton Candy Moss Phlox, Moss Phlox
General Description
The heavy blooming 'Cotton Candy' forms taller spreading mounds than your average moss phlox. Large white flowers cover this vigorous evergreen perennial in spring. This cultivar was discovered by Thomas Cammarota of Eugene, Oregon as a chance sport of Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripe.’
Moss phlox is a native of eastern North America that naturally grows in open, rocky locations. It has very fine, needle-like leaves of moss green and produces hundreds of five-petaled tubular flowers in spring to early summer. These have incised petals and attract butterflies.
Sun-loving and vigorous, moss phlox prefers very well-drained, average soil. It looks super planted along stone walls, border edges or in rock gardens. Over time, 'Cotton Candy' can spread to great widths, so it is wise to plant it where it can freely grow and prosper.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
4"-6" / 10.2cm - 15.2cm
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Width
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Mat-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Light Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
