Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) floks sto-lon-IF-er-ah Genus:  Phlox A dense, vigorous, mat-forming ground cover, creeping phlox has short flower stems from 3 to 12 inches tall. The flowers can be pale lavender-blue, rose-pink, medium violet, or white, with unnotched petals and a yellow center. Noteworthy Characteristics:  This plant can be used in sweeps and masses to cover large areas, or in smaller areas and containers. Care:  Grows best in light to partial shade and in moist, loose soil of average fertility. Tolerates full sun if the soil stays moist. Propagation:  Insert basal cuttings in spring, or take root cuttings in early autumn or winter. Problems:  Powdery mildew, stem canker, rust, Southern blight, stem nematodes, Cercospora and Septoria leaf spots, leaf miners, and caterpillars.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Spring Flower Color Pink, Purple, White Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Style Rock Garden, Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials