This groundcover Phlox is a hybrid that behaves similarly to Phlox subulata, but with a more intense, fantastic flower color than you would expect from the classic varieties. Violet purple flowers nearly glow with intensity when it is in bloom. Compared to ‘Purple Beauty’ (P. subulata), the flowers are slightly smaller, but a richer, more intense shade of purple. The notched, upturned petals look like tiny pinwheels, especially with movement from the wind.
This groundcover Phlox grows lower to the ground, spreads slowly, and is more restrained that varieties like ‘Purple Beauty’ or ‘Blue Emerald’. Perfect for rock gardens or the front of the border. From Jim Ault at Chicagoland Grows®.
Height:
4.0-5.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0-36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile 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:
4.0-5.0 Inches
Spread:
24.0-36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile 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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