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Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty'

Also Known As

  • Crimson Beauty Creeping Phlox

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-6"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

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Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty' plant details

Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds 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 well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 2. Rose-red flowers. Needle-like foliage.
I'm not sure crimson is an accurate description of the color but it is a beauty with purplish red flowers over compact mats of needle foliage. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty' plant

How to Grow Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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