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Phlox subulata
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Phlox subulata plant details
Phlox subulata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phlox subulata
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: polemoniaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phlox subulata
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Phlox subulata plant
How to Grow Phlox subulata
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- purple
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 1"-4"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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aka Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe', Phlox subulata 'Candystripe', Candy Stripe Thrift, Candystripe Creeping Phlox
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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