Mat Phlox, Spreading Phlox
Phlox diffusa (Spreading Phlox) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial boasting a profusion of small, star-shaped flowers with bright yellow anthers from late spring to late summer. Their color ranges from white to lavender to purple to pink. The blossoms are so profuse that they literally cover the evergreen foliage of narrow, needle-like, bright green leaves. Easy to grow, undemanding, Spreading Phlox is perfect for the sunny rock garden and water-wise gardens. This ground-hugging wildflower makes also an attractive groundcover.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Midwest, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Phlox diffusa (Spreading Phlox) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox diffusa (Spreading Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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