Phlox, Spring Purple Creeping Phlox
Phlox, Spring Purple Creeping Phlox
Spring Purple Creeping Phlox is a native evergreen perennial that forms a carpet of dark green awl shaped foliage. Masses of bright purple flowers coat the foliage from mid to late spring. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
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Height: |
~ 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Solidago, Cheddar Pinks, Candy Tuffs
IMAGES: Prides Coner, Phlox subulata Spring Purple
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.