moss pink
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Moss pink, also known as ground pink or mountain pink, is a low-growing perennial phlox (Phlox subulata). It is widely cultivated for its abundant, usually pink or white flowers. Native to sandy soil and rocky ledges in eastern North America, it forms a low evergreen mat that is covered in early spring with massed blooms. Moss pink is often grown as a garden perennial, creeping along the soil and branching freely. Phlox plants are admired for their clustered flower heads and are native to North America, with one species originating from northeastern Asia.12
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