$6-12avg. price
Groundcover Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
Creeping phlox creates a carpet of color in early spring — one of the first plants to bloom. It cascades over walls, spills along pathways, and fills rock gardens with dense, fragrant flowers.
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
4-6 in H × 18-24 in W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Early Spring
Bloom Color
Pink, Purple, Blue, White, Red
Care Guide
Full sun, well-drained soil. Extremely drought tolerant once established. Shear lightly after bloom to maintain compact form. Divide every 3-4 years. Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage year-round.
Landscape Uses
Rock gardenWall cascadeEdgingSlope coverSpring color
Best Growing Regions
northeastmidwestsoutheast
Great Companion Plants
Candytuft
Sedum
Dianthus
Allium
Iris
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