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Phlox subulata
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Wildfire-resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (Extension Bulletin E2948)
2–8 explicit range
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes (PNW 590)
3–9 explicit range
USDA PLANTS Database — Plant Characteristics
Minimum 4a · no upper limit documented
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes (PNW 590)
“listed fire-resistant”
Fire-Resistant Plants for Eastern Washington
“listed fire-resistant”
Firewise Landscaping in North Carolina (E05-44596)
“Low flammability rating”
Fire-Resistant Landscaping in North Carolina (AG-874)
“low flammability”
Firewise Landscaping — A Guide to Protecting Your Home from Wildfire
“featured Firewise Plant profile”
FireSmart BC Plant Program — fire-resistant plant chart
“FireSmart-approved fire-resistant plant”
A Compilation of Good Plant Choices for Nevada's High Fire Hazard Areas (SP-05-16)
“listed by at least two cited sources”
Compilation marks: CSU 6.305, OSU FRN 6.
Wildfire-resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (Extension Bulletin E2948)
“considered wildfire-resistant and are recommended for Michigan’s climate”
Table 1 row: Phlox subulata (Creeping phlox).
Fire-Resistant Plants for Oregon Home Landscapes
“Fire-Resistant Plant Materials for Oregon”
Phlox subulata (Creeping phlox) is listed under “Groundcovers 18 inches and lower”. The guide says most listed plants require some irrigation during Oregon's dry summer months and must be maintained in a healthy condition.
Fire-resistant plant profile galleries
“Choose the right groundcover plants for your fire-resistant landscape”
The Creeping phlox profile prints Phlox subulata. The gallery points to PNW 590 for complete details.
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — plant profiles and flammability ratings
“low flammability”
NC Toolbox facet capture lists "Phlox subulata" under the low flammability tag.
Firewise Landscaping Plants (Maryland, New Jersey, and West Virginia editions)
“relatively resistant to fire”
Listed as Phlox subulata (Phlox, Moss-phlox); Phlox subulata (Phlox, Moss-phlox). The source says listed species exhibit stronger resistance to ignition by wildfires. Source comments: Prefers dry soils
FireWise Plant List for New Mexico
“FireWise Plant List for New Mexico”
Listed as Phlox subulata (Moss phlox) in Flowers and Ground Covers. Printed elevation cells: 4,000 ft=Y, 5,000 ft=Y, 6,000 ft=Y, 7,000 ft=Y, 8,000 ft=Y, 9,000+ ft=Y. Water need: M; sun/shade: S; mature height: <.5’; approximate bloom: May.
Fire Resistance of Plants Master Database
“fire-resistance score 7 of 10”