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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: MervF on May 29, 2018, 19:49:24

Title: Rockery plant identification
Post by: MervF on May 29, 2018, 19:49:24

I bought this rockery plant many years ago and one of my neighbours has asked me what it is.   I have looked all through the plant (and it has spread a long way!!) but cannot find the label.   The flowers are now "going over" but I would be grateful if someone could tell me what it is.

Title: Re: Rockery plant identification
Post by: Digeroo on May 29, 2018, 20:40:00

five petals suggests carnation family.  Which includes diathus, campions and catchflies.

I suggest:creeping Phlox subulata 'candy stripe' or maybe 'kimono'?

Title: Re: Rockery plant identification
Post by: Palustris on May 29, 2018, 20:43:02

Agree!

Title: Re: Rockery plant identification
Post by: MervF on May 29, 2018, 22:33:00

Spot on - thank you for your help, much appreciated.

Title: Re: Rockery plant identification
Post by: ed dibbles on May 30, 2018, 10:25:22

Alpine Phlox?

http://www.nodiggardener.co.uk/2016/06/the-moss-phlox-phlox-subulata-is-very.html (http://www.nodiggardener.co.uk/2016/06/the-moss-phlox-phlox-subulata-is-very.html)

Looking at the leaves as well as the flowers and comparing them with your pic. :happy7: