Phlox, Creeping (Phlox subulata)
Phlox, Creeping Plant Features
Creeping phlox is an attractive, easy-to-grow North American-native groundcover that is completely covered in fragrant flowers when it blooms in the early spring. The flowers of creeping phlox appear in candy-colored shades of pink, purple, blue, and white. Creeping phlox, occasionally called moss phlox, grows about 8 inches tall and creates a delightful carpet of color that's perfect for the front of the border, slopes, or rock gardens. And when the plant is not in bloom, creeping phlox still looks good, sporting bright green, needle-like foliage that adds texture to your garden. Hardy from zones 3-9.
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Creeping phlox grows best in full sun or part shade (though you'll get more flowers in the sun) and moist, well-drained soil. Once established, creeping phlox holds up well to drought and needs little care. Creeping phlox will sulk if planted in wet soil. To insure success, plant creeping phlox on a slight slope to facilitate drainage.
Creeping phlox is not intended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Sun
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Colors
Blue
Pink
Red
White
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Special Features
Attracts butterflies
Deer/rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Complement your Plant
Candytuft
Perfect partners in a rock garden or on a slope, candytuft and creeping phlox are a winning combination.Lamb's Ear
The fuzzy silver-gray leaves of lamb's ears provide an interesting contrast to the bright green, needle like foliage of creeping phlox.Blue Fescue
Interplant clumps of blue fescue with creeping phlox to create an interesting interplay of color and texture.
