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Gerald L. Klingaman
Polemoniaceae
PHLOX stolonifera
Creeping Phlox
As befits its common name, this evergreen perennial from eastern North America creeps to form mats of narrow foliage. In spring, showy spikes of fragrant blue, purple, pink, or white flowers arise on compact stems. Many named forms are available, including 'Bruce's White' and 'Sherwood Purple'.
Plant creeping phlox in partial shade and moist, acid, well drained soil. It tolerates full sun if the soil does not dry. This versatile plant is as at home in formal borders as it is in a naturalistic setting. Use it as a ground cover, or allow it to weave among larger plants such as interrupted fern (Osmunda claytoniana) and spikenard (Aralia racemosa).
8 - 1
4 - 8
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Perennial
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
4"-8" / 10.2cm - 20.3cm
12"-20" / 30.5cm - 50.8cm
Spring
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Average Water
Mat-forming
Showy
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Green
Yes
No
Single
Matte
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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