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    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

    Also Known As

    • Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' plant details

    Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polemoniaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful groundcover phlox for the shade. Flat mounds of broad green foliage are covered in spring with beautiful fragrant lavender flowers. Beautiful amongst ferns, coral bells, hosta, and sedges.

    By: Botanophilia

    Blue flowers. Dense green mat forming.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    The deep violet-colored flowers of this variety are eye-catching ; make a lovely spot of color ; fragrance in the shady garden. PSh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' plant

    How to Grow Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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