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Polemoniaceae
Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
Harmonious union.
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Genus
- Phlox
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 0.3-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, sandy, rocky
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Creeping phlox is often called 'moss phlox' because its needle-like foliage resembles moss when not in bloom.
- In Appalachian communities, creeping phlox cascading over rock walls is considered a hallmark of mountain spring.
- The species name 'subulata' means 'awl-shaped,' describing the pointed, narrow leaves.
- A single mature plant can spread 2 to 3 feet wide, creating a solid carpet of color.
- Creeping phlox is deer-resistant, making it one of the most reliable spring ground covers in deer-heavy regions.
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