McDaniel's Cushion Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing evergreen perennial with dense dark green needle-shaped foliage. Showy masses of florescent pink flowers bloom from mid to late spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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| Origins: | Appalachian Mountains, GA Native | 
| Height: | - 0.5' | 
| Spread: | 1’ - 1.5’ | 
| Spacing: | 1’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 2 - 9 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Pink | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' 2, CC BY-SA 3.0
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
