Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata)
Phlox subulata
A vibrant, mat-forming groundcover that creates a stunning carpet of spring color.
- Plant Type
- Vines & Groundcovers
- Width
- 20-24 In.
- Height
- 4-6 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
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Phlox subulata is a vigorous, mat-forming evergreen perennial known for its dense, moss-like carpet of needle-shaped foliage. In mid-spring, it produces a profuse display of small, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, or white. This low-growing groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils. It is exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and edging along stone walls or pathways.