Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
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Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Moss Phlox
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Phlox in bloom are a sight to behold! An old fashion favorite. There is a type of Phlox suitable for almost any garden situation. These plants range in form from low creeping alpines to tall border plants. All are selections or hybrids of native North American wildflowers. These plants are short semi-evergreen ground covers. They become semi-woody with age. They have a prostrate mat growth habit. The foliage is fine textured with thick density. Very cold hardy.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Purple
Flower Color
Purple
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Adaptable
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division