Plant guide
Moss phlox
Phlox subulata
Moss phlox is considered non-toxic to cats. Its low-growing spring flowers suit a sunny garden or container. This assessment is limited to Phlox subulata.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Phlox subulata only. Confirm the botanical label; a photograph cannot identify a visitor’s specimen.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Phlox subulata
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Phlox subulata only; the care categories summarize the cited growing guidance.
- Light
- Sunny position
Full sun supports flowering; dappled shade can help in hot conditions.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Water to maintain moist, well-drained soil; established plants tolerate drought.
- Temperature
- Temperature range not yet established
A preferred numerical growing range was not established in the reviewed source.
- Potting
- Choose well-drained soil; sandy or gravelly conditions are suitable.
- Through the year
- Trim after flowering to encourage a compact mat.
Growing-guide sources
- Phlox subulata identity and growing guidance ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Exact named plant; outdoor and seasonal conditions retain their original context. Temperature coverage records that this review did not establish a preferred numerical growing range; it does not supply one.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Moss phlox cat/pet safety reference ↗ASPCA · Accessed
ASPCA explicitly names the exact species and its cat assessment. NC State provides botanical identity and growing guidance.
- Moss phlox: supporting reference ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Safety last reviewed .