Instead, the April full moon gets its name from the gorgeous hot pink creeping phlox known to achieve peak bloom this time of year. Beyond its floral inspiration, April’s full moon is also ...

Specifically, the hot pink wildflower Phlox subulata, referred to as creeping phlox, moss phlox or moss pink, densely mats the slopes of eastern and central United States around the same time as ...

Specifically, the hot pink wildflower Phlox subulata, referred to as creeping phlox, moss phlox or moss pink, densely mats the slopes of eastern and central United States around the same time as ...

Instead, the name comes from the early spring bloom of a wildflower native to eastern North America known as creeping phlox or moss pink (Phlox subulata), according to the Almanac. Adding to this ...

Contrary to its name, the moon will not turn a shade of pink. The name is instead an homage to the wild ground phlox flower, one of the earliest flowers to bloom in April. The full pink moon is ...

But don’t expect the moon to actually be pink, as it’s not named for its hue. The Farmer’s Almanac attributes the name of the April moon to the “Phlox Subulata” or the creeping phlox.

The moon doesn't actually appear pink. The Farmer's Almanac states that the name is derived from the early spring bloom of a North American wildflower called "Phlox subulata," commonly known moss ...