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Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion'

Also Known As

  • McDaniel's Cushion Moss Phlox

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

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Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion' plant details

Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: mat-forming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 2. Hot pink flowers. Tight green foliage.

Gardening facts about Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion' plant

How to Grow Phlox subulata 'McDaniel's Cushion'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

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Size

Height: 1"-4"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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