Creeping phlox 'Candy Stripe', also known as moss phlox, is a low, mat-forming evergreen perennial with needle-like, dark green leaves. In spring, it produces a spectacular carpet of white flowers, each petal striped with a distinct pink stripe, creating a bicolor effect.
| Family: | Polemoniaceae |
| Genus: | Phlox |
| Species: | subulata |
| Cultivar: | Candy Stripe |
| Also known as: | Pinwheel |
This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil. It's perfect for rock gardens, slopes, edging, and cascading over walls. Shear after flowering to encourage dense growth. Drought-tolerant once established. Deer resistant.
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