Phlox ‘McDaniels Cushion’

Common Name:
Moss Phlox

Description:
Phlox subulata ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’ is a vigorous, mat-forming evergreen perennial celebrated for its dense carpet of bright rose-pink, star-shaped flowers that bloom profusely from mid to late spring. The compact, moss-like foliage remains attractive year-round, providing excellent ground coverage and weed suppression. Ideal for rockeries, borders, retaining walls, and containers, this variety thrives in Melbourne's climate, performing best in full sun with well-drained soils. Once established, it exhibits good drought tolerance and requires minimal maintenance. A light trim after flowering helps maintain its compact form and encourages a dense habit. ‘McDaniel’s Cushion’ is also attractive to pollinators, adding ecological value to the garden.

Form:
*Ground Cover
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 10–15 cm
*Width: 45–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Bright Rose-Pink

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Drought Tolerant (once established)
*Frost Hardy
*Fast Growing
*Evergreen Foliage
*Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
*Aubrieta
*Sedum
*Iberis (Candytuft)
*Thymus (Thyme)
*Viola
*Dianthus

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