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Phlox bifida

Also Known As

  • Snowmass® Phlox

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

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Phlox bifida plant details

Phlox bifida is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox bifida

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, mat-forming, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox bifida

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark evergreen mats of 2 leaves completely covered with drift of white snowflake-like flowers in spring. Perennial. Garden loam, clay or sandy soil. USDA zones 4b-9 (has been grown up to 7,000').

Gardening facts about Phlox bifida plant

How to Grow Phlox bifida

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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