Photo of Phlox condensata flower by Panayoti Kelaidis

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Phlox condensata

Also Known As

  • Alpine Phlox
  • Dwarf Phlox

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-4"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Phlox condensata plant details

Phlox condensata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox condensata

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: polemoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox condensata

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Phlox condensata plant

How to Grow Phlox condensata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka David Garden Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Scientific Name: Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei'

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Jeana Garden Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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