Phlox subulata 'Maischnee'
moss phlox 'Maischnee'
'Maischnee' is a dense, evergreen perennial forming a cushion of linear dark-green leaves and producingsalverformsmall white flowers in late spring and early summer
Synonyms
Phlox 'May Snow'Phlox subulata 'May Snow'
see morePhlox subulata 'Snow Queen'
Phlox subulata May Snow
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun, or in dappled shade in low rainfall areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed in a cold frame when ripe or in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Phlox eelworm may be a problem
Diseases
Powdery mildews and a leaf spot may be a problem
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