Apr 8, 2025 · Creeping phlox produces profuse clusters of sweetly fragrant flowers. The five-petal flowers have rounded, notched lobes, and they are overall fairly flat. The flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators. After blooming, the creeping phlox foliage remains green and attractive for much of the year before dying back in the winter.

Mar 24, 2025 · Creeping phlox has needle-like foliage with small starry, five-pointed flowers that come in lavender, pink, white, bluish purple, and red. Creeping phlox blooms in spring and produces long, spreading stems, which become woody with age. Older growth eventually ceases to produce flowers and may be cut out to encourage newer, softer stems that ...

Creeping phlox, also known as moss phlox or moss pink, is a low-growing perennial ground cover that is native to the Eastern United States. It is a member of the Phlox family and is characterized by its dense flowering habit and creeping growth pattern. Creeping phlox grows in mounds that can reach 4-6 inches thick and can spread up to 2 feet ...

Aug 6, 2019 · Both phlox species are not particularly fussy, although they prefer well drained, humus-rich soil. Growing only 3-8 inches tall (7-20 centimeters), but spreading as wide as 9 inches up to 2 feet (22-60 centimeters), creeping phlox is …

Aug 19, 2023 · Creeping phlox is a versatile and beautiful plant that comes in a variety of colors and cultivars, allowing gardeners to choose the perfect fit for their landscape. Let’s explore some popular phlox species: Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata): This type of creeping phlox is a perennial favorite among gardeners. It produces showy clusters of ...

Phlox subulata, commonly known as Creeping Phlox or Moss Phlox, is a popular evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial cherished for its vibrant and blanket-like display of flowers in the spring. Native to the eastern and central United States, this little plant is full of qualities, making it highly desirable in the landscape.

Feb 22, 2025 · Creeping phlox need to be watered once to twice a week. They prefer moist soil but definitely avoid getting the area soggy. Mulch is a must: Can’t say this enough! Creeping phlox will do better in a garden bed, surrounded by mulch or in raised garden planters. We have planted creeping phlox without generous mulch and most of these get ...

Sep 27, 2022 · Creeping phlox or moss phlox (Phlox subulata) is a dwarf plant that forms low-growing cushions or mats of slender evergreen leaves and turns into a blaze of colour in late spring and early summer.Masses of tiny saucer-shaped flowers, up to 3.5cm across, are borne in profusion on the slender stems, on a compact, spreading, non-invasive plant.

Sep 21, 2023 · Plant Creeping Phlox in well-drained soil and a sunny to partially shaded location for best results. Space the plants about 1 to 2 feet apart. Water them regularly but allow the soil to dry out between watering. Creeping Phlox is a low-maintenance ground cover, ideal for sloping areas and rock gardens.

Feb 23, 2025 · Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata), also known as moss phlox or mountain phlox, is a low-maintenance, flowering ground cover that adds a burst of color to gardens, slopes, and rockeries.With its dense, mat-forming habit and vibrant blooms in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue, it’s a favorite among gardeners seeking both beauty and functionality.