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    • Photo of Phlox subulata flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Phlox subulata

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Small creeper with tiny needle-like evergreen foliage. Takes full sun and some drought after established. Spring flowers are assorted colors.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Low growing rounded plants with dark stems that radiate from the base. Pink flowers in early summer. 4 inches tall x 12 inches wide.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    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, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1"-4"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phlox condensata flower by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Phlox paniculata 'David'

    aka David Garden Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phlox paniculata 'David' flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Phlox subulata Candy Stripe

    Scientific Name: Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei'

    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
    Photo of Phlox subulata Candy Stripe foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'

    aka Jeana Garden Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phlox paniculata 'Jeana' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'

    aka Blue Moon Woodland Phlox

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon' flower by Karl Gercens III
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