Alpine Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Moss Pink, Rock Pink
Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) is a popular evergreen perennial with masses of starry, pink, purple or white flowers which blanket the dark green, needle-like foliage in early spring to early summer. Vigorous, it forms a pretty flower carpet and adds a splash of color for about 3-4 weeks. Native to eastern and central USA, it occurs naturally in somewhat dry, rocky or sandy places, open woodland areas and slopes. Creeping Phlox spreads quickly, even in the poorest of soils. Attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators, relatively pest and disease-free, it is perfect for rocky areas, slopes and flower borders. It is also good for erosion control.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus | Phlox |
| Common names | Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox, Phlox |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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