Candy Stripe Moss Phlox
Phlox subulata ‘Candy Stripe’
Bright, cheerful, and incredibly hardy, Candy Stripe Moss Phlox is a low-growing groundcover that bursts into bloom each spring with a vibrant carpet of colour. Its star-shaped white flowers with bold pink stripes create a candy-cane effect that brings instant charm to rock gardens, slopes, and sunny borders.
This evergreen perennial forms a dense, spreading mat of fine, needle-like green foliage—growing just 4–6 inches tall and spreading 12–18 inches wide—making it perfect for edging, cascading over walls, or filling gaps between stepping stones. Blooming in mid to late spring, it provides early-season colour when most plants are just waking up.
Exceptionally well-suited to Canadian climates, Candy Stripe Moss Phlox thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and it’s both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant once established. A favourite in pollinator gardens, it also attracts bees and butterflies with its vibrant blooms.
Bring a burst of spring colour and long-lasting texture to your landscape with Candy Stripe Moss Phlox—a cheerful groundcover that’s as tough as it is beautiful.
Candy Stripe Moss Phlox (11 cm Pot)
Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial groundcover
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Flower Colour: White with bright pink stripes
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Foliage Colour: Evergreen, dark green and needle-like
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Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
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Height & Spread: 4–6 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or rocky soil
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Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Very low; shear lightly after bloom to maintain shape
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistant
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Special Features: Vibrant early blooms, ground-hugging habit, evergreen foliage, excellent for slopes, rock gardens, and edging
