Try a spring blooming Phlox that behaves differently than the standard Phlox subulata. Unlike the standard Creeping Phlox, the members of this series do not spread aggressively, rather, they form a low, mounding habit of star-shaped flowers. These varieties also blooms a week or so later than Phlox subulata, great for extending the spring color of your garden. As an added bonus-although it prefers full sun, this Phlox will tolerate very light shade.
Plant with spring bulbs for a long-awaited splash of color in your garden. Late spring perennials like Amsonia 'Storm Cloud' or Nepeta 'Cat's Pajamas' will begin blooming as this Phlox is finishing.
'Magenta Sprite' has magenta pink flowers.
Height:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-22.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Native to North America
Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, neutral soils are prefered and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.
Height:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-22.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Native to North America
Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, neutral soils are prefered and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.
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