Creeping Phlox
(aka Moss Phlox)
(Phlox subulata)
Hardy to Zone 3
Bloom Time - Spring
Colors - Purple, blue, pink, white
Foliage - Gray-green to blue-green, silvery underneath
Size - Less than 6" tall - spreads to 2 ft.
Exposure - Full sun to partial shade
Culture - In early spring, carpets of phlox can be seen growing at old home places and on banks and hillsides. It can be an impressive sight. Creeping phlox is easy to grow and will do well in average soil. Good drainage is a must, however, or the plants can rot. This is a wonderful plant for use as a groundcover or edging plant. The bloom period is a brief but memorable one.
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Bloom Time - Spring
Colors - Purple, blue, pink, white
Foliage - Gray-green to blue-green, silvery underneath
Size - Less than 6" tall - spreads to 2 ft.
Exposure - Full sun to partial shade
Culture - In early spring, carpets of phlox can be seen growing at old home places and on banks and hillsides. It can be an impressive sight. Creeping phlox is easy to grow and will do well in average soil. Good drainage is a must, however, or the plants can rot. This is a wonderful plant for use as a groundcover or edging plant. The bloom period is a brief but memorable one.
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