Go Back Creeping Phlox Red

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:52 PM
Phlox subulata
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Striking pinkish-crimson flowers with a dark red center which blanket the foliage in late spring. It makes a tremendous color impact which can be seen from quite a distance.Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 6 inches. This popular little perennial is best utilized in rocky areas, on slopes, and in flower borders.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow ground cover for full sun. Gritty, slightly alkaline soils are preferred and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.

    Flower Color

    Pinkish-crimson with a dark red center

    Foliage Color

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    Plant Spread

    12-18 in.

    Good Companions

    Bergenia-Heartleaf (Bergenia cordifolia), Iris-Dwarf (Iris ), Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina), Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum), Spurge-Cushion (Euphorbia polychroma)

    Plant Height

    4-6 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    2-9

    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Edging, Salt Tolerant, Ground cover, Border, Mass Plant

    Bloom Time

    Late spring

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    Low to Average water needs