Mountain Phlox (Noun)
Meaning
Low tufted perennial phlox with needlelike evergreen leaves and pink or white flowers; native to United States and widely cultivated as a ground cover.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The attractive pink flowers of the mountain phlox can be seen in early spring, covering large areas in the gardens where it is planted.
- This hardy mountain phlox grows well in zones with mild winters and well-drained soil.
- A low-growing evergreen like mountain phlox works well under hedges where other groundcovers may not be ideal.
- Due to its ease of growth and ease of propagation mountain phlox is widely used in extensive landscaping projects.
- Each year a vast expanse of gardens planted with mountain phlox come alive in a sea of color, beautiful gentle pinks and whites.