Moss Phlox 'Snowflake'

About this plant

Bedecked with a profusion of pristine white, star-shaped flowers in early spring, Phlox subulata 'Snowflake' is a garden showstopper. Its dense, needle-like foliage forms a lush evergreen mat, providing year-round texture and interest to your landscape. This vigorous, low-growing perennial is ideal for spilling over retaining walls, brightening up pathways, or as an effective weed-suppressing groundcover. Enjoy its captivating bloom that signals the arrival of warmer weather. 'Snowflake' Moss Phlox is exceptionally adaptable and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations, offering a brilliant display with minimal fuss. Its tough nature makes it a reliable choice for a variety of garden designs.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal care once established. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidier appearance, though not strictly necessary for rebloom. Fertilize lightly in spring if growth appears sluggish. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact form.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.