Overview
Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' is a perennial in the genus Phlox, part of the Polemoniaceae family. It typically grows around 0.1 m tall. Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include groundcover, rock gardens and borders. It is native to Ontario.
About
Phlox subulata the creeping phlox, moss phlox, moss pink or mountain phlox, is a species of flowering plant in the family Polemoniaceae, native to the eastern and central United States, and widely cultivated.
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About the genus
Phlox is a genus of 68 species of perennial and annual plants in the family Polemoniaceae. They are found mostly in North America in diverse habitats from alpine tundra to open woodland and prairie. Some flower in spring, others in summer and fall.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Phlox
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 0.1 m
- Suggested uses
- Groundcover, Rock gardens, Borders
- Native to
- Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape
- Propagation
- Division, Cuttings
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion'?
Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging; mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion'?
Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' need?
Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion'?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape.
How big does Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' grow?
Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' reaches a height of 0.1 m.
Is Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' hardy in the UK?
Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Phlox subulata 'McDaniels Cushion'?
Division, Cuttings.
More in the Phlox genus
- Phlox 'David'
- Phlox 'Mount Fuji'
- Phlox paniculata 'Fujiyama'Garden Phlox 'Fujiyama'
- Phlox paniculata 'Nirvana'Garden Phlox
- Phlox × arendsiiGarden phlox
- Phlox × arendsii 'Anja'
- Phlox × arendsii 'Hilda'
- Phlox × arendsii 'Laphamii'