Moss phlox ‘Red Wings’ (Phlox subulata ‘Red Wings’)

Moss phlox ‘Red Wings’ (Phlox subulata ‘Red Wings’) is a perennial plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as moss phlox ‘Red Wings’.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: moss phlox ‘Red Wings’
Scientific name: Phlox subulata ‘Red Wings’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Moss phlox ‘Red Wings’ (Phlox subulata ‘Red Wings’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Moss phlox ‘Red Wings’ (Phlox subulata ‘Red Wings’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons