Scott's Nursery Ltd.
Scientific Name: Phlox subulata
Common Name: Creeping Phlox
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40°C)
Blooming Season: Spring
Plant Habit: Low-growing, spreading
Characteristics: Creeping Phlox is a perennial ground cover prized for its carpet-like display of small, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, purple, blue, or white. The flowers form dense clusters atop evergreen foliage, creating a vibrant tapestry in the spring garden. This variety is valued for its ability to cascade over rocks, walls, or slopes, adding colour and texture to garden beds, borders, or rock gardens.
Water: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during periods of drought.
Fertilize: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.
Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart
Height: 4-6 inches (10-15 cm)
Width: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soil.
