Spring Dark Pink Creeping Phlox is a low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl shaped foliage. A carpet of deep pink flowers with gold eyes and cherry red centers coat the foliage in spring. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew resistant and drought tolerant.
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 Origins:  | 
 Appalachian Mountains, GA Native  | 
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 Height:  | 
 - 0.5'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 0.5’ - 1’  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 1’  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 3 - 9  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 Pink  | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Solidago, Cheddar Pinks, Candy Tuffs
IMAGES: Mti, Yamasa fish paste Yumesaki factory phlox in 2013-5-4 No,19, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) http://www.ForestWander.com, Pinkcreepingflox - West Virginia - ForestWander, CC BY-SA 3.0 US
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.