Moss Phlox Pollen Color, Bloom Season and Bee Forage

Visual guideMoss Phlox pollen

Photo: Mandy Bookangler · CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Facts

SeasonSpring

USDA Zone3 - 9

Plant TypeWildflower

ForagePollen and nectar

Pollen ValueLow

Nectar ValueLow

Color FamilyOrange and amber

Scientific NamePhlox subulata

Common NamesMoss phlox, Creeping phlox, Moss pink

Native RegionsEastern and central United States

Range StatusNative to the eastern and central United States and widely cultivated.

Color ConfidenceModerate

Color MethodA species-level pollen-library record describes the pollen as dark orange; the digital swatch is approximate.

Reviewed2026-10-11

Quick Answer

Moss Phlox pollen is shown in this guide as an orange and amber tone. It is listed as wildflower, associated with spring bloom timing, USDA zone 3 - 9, and pollen and nectar forage value.

Pollen Color Notes

The visual color shown for Moss Phlox is grouped broadly with orange and amber pollen tones. It is intended for comparison and identification support, not as a laboratory measurement.

Pollen color is highly variable. Lighting, pollen age, moisture, collection method, cultivar, and local growing conditions can all change how pollen appears. Use this as general visual guidance, not a scientific color standard or guaranteed field match.

Bloom, Zone, and Forage Context

Moss Phlox is listed for spring. The record lists USDA zone 3 - 9; hardiness zones are planning context, not a precise flowering calendar. Approximate bloom months in the supplemental notes: March, April, May.

Its forage type is pollen and nectar, with pollen value marked as low and nectar value marked as low. The early low flowers can offer modest pollen and nectar, with value depending heavily on planting area and cultivar.