groundcover

Phlox subulata | Creeping Phlox

Creeping Phlox is a mat-forming groundcover that creeps over the soil, reaching to just 6 inches high. Leaves are needlelike and may be semievergreen. Good choice for bank cover and erosion control. Prefers dry, rocky or sandy soils. Canopy coverage: 3 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -20F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 1 feet high

Width: 2 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: medium green

Flower Color: purple, white, blue, pink

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: butterflies