A cultural festival featuring the phlox subulata flower opens in Tumd Right Banner in Baotou, North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Sept 26. The 20-day event will run until Oct 15. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

The phlox subulata, native to eastern North America, is an evergreen perennial herb flower. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

The phlox subulata is dense and bright, with small flowers forming a large perianth with a slight fragrance. Against the background of the blue sky, the flowers bloom on the hillside, looking like a colorful carpet. [Photo/Baotou Daily]