Creeping Phlox is a native spreading perennial that forms a mat of oval dark green foliage. Leafy upright flowering stems host loose clusters of fragrant lavender flowers with rounded lobes bloom throughout summer into fall. Best flowering in full sun and rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Appalachian Mountains, GA Native Height: 0.5' - 1' Spread: 0.5' - 1.5’ Spacing: 1’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Powdery mildew can be a problem when there is summer humidity. Cut back stems after flowering helps prevent mildew and self-seeding. Spider mites can be an issue, particularly in hot dry conditions. Watch for rabbits. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue, Speedwell, Clematis IMAGE: Michael Wolf, Phlox stolonifera 01, CC BY-SA 3.0
