Phlox subulata 'Snowflake' is a standout white flowering ground cover phlox that delivers a dazzling spring display against dense dark green foliage. Its crisp blooms appear in profusion - often blanketing entire patches. The brightness of 'Snowflake' makes it especially effective at illuminating slopes and stonework. Height & Spread: 4 - 6 in x 12 - 18 in Bloom Time: Mid to late spring Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Sharp drained sandy or rocky soil Watering Needs: Low; prefers drier soils once established Deer Resistance: Deer resistant Native Status This cultivar originates from Phlox subulata whose native to the eastern and central United States and is commonly found in open, rocky, or sandy habitats. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Draws early season butterflies such as Spring Azures and Eastern Tailed Blues, which rely on spring nectar sources. Bees Frequently visited by mining bees, sweat bees, and early emerging honeybees looking for nectar during cool weather. Moths Day active moths like Chickweed Geometer and other spring Geometrids are common visitors. Birds The dense growth form offers shelter for ground nesting birds and protection for small fledglings from predators. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations: Space 12 - 18 in apart to create a luminous floral mat effect across rock beds or open slopes. Landscape Placement: Ideal for retaining wall ledges, garden edges, stone stairways, and rock outcroppings where cascading bloom is desired. Companion Plants Allium schoenoprasum (Chives) - Adds height and purple contrast in tight sunny spaces. Iberis sempervirens (Candytuft) - Extends white bloom time with overlapping flowering period and complementary texture. Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) - Forms low green tufts topped with pink button blooms, complementing the Phlox mat. Dianthus gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pinks) - Adds bright pink flowers and spicy fragrance for extra spring interest. Coreopsis auriculata 'Nana' (Dwarf Tickseed) - Offers vibrant yellow contrast and compact growth habit following Phlox bloom.
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