Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing native evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage and cascading stems. The dense carpet of fragrant five-petaled flowers with distinctive notches that can be shades of purple, pink, or occasionally white and bloom through spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Various |
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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, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: PХомелка, Phlox subulata in Botanical garden, Minsk 47, CC BY-SA 3.0
