Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
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Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne'
Also Known As - moss phloxPhlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne' is an evergreen perennial with semi-upright habit. The leaves are narrow and in shades of mid-green. The flowers are an attractive lavender-blue in clusters on the end of the stalks. It is tolerant of drought and humidity, and grows best in full sun to light shade. Shade during the heat of day in hotter climates helps promote flowering and more compact growth. It grows to 6-8" in height and spreads 12-24" wide in clumps. It is a great choice for a low maintenance, colorful groundcover or container plant.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Red-purple to violet-purple to pink to white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Fruits:
pink,white Fruits In Summer Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Water phlox deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out halfway between waterings. During actively growing season, water every 5 to 7 days in dry, hot weather. During mid-summer dormancy, begin skipping waterings to allow the soil to dry out completely. Resume watering during cooler, wetter weather in early autumn.
sunlight
Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne' is a flowering plant species typically found in US Department of Agriculture (USDA) zones 4-9. This plant species prefers to receive full sun, which means that it should be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 hours per day. It should be noted that when temperatures hit extremes, it is best to provide some shade for partial protection. When growing in partial shade, phlox species 'Millstream Daphne' can easily thrive and still perform well.
pruning
Pruning for Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne' is best done in late winter or early spring, before the plant begins to bloom. This plant benefits from light pruning, which involves removing 1/3 of the oldest, woodier stems close to the ground. This can promote denser, more vigorous growth and larger, more plentiful blooms. Once the bloom period is complete, it’s best to trim off some of the spent flowers to prevent the plant from setting seed and to encourage a second flush of blooms.
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Phlox subulata 'Millstream Daphne' is in July and August.
