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Definition of moss phlox

moss phlox

Plural:moss phloxes
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A low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant (Phlox subulata) in the family Polemoniaceae, native to eastern and central North America, characterized by stiff, needle-like evergreen foliage and dense spring clusters of small, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, or white.

Example

"In early spring, the stone retaining wall is completely blanketed with vibrant pink and lavender blooms of moss phlox."

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mosquitofish
moss
moss campion
moss phlox
moss rose
mossbrae
mosslike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moss phlox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moss-phlox
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