Creeping Phlox

The Creeping Phlox is a perennial native to the eastern portion of the United States. Also known as Phlox Stolonifera, Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox, Star Rock Phlox, and Phlox Subulata, this mat-forming plant can be found in various vibrant colors. These include variations of white, blue, red, and even purple. It blooms between April and September each year.

A member of the Polemoniaceae botanical family, the Creeping Phlox is a semi-evergreen favorite of many landscaping professionals. It provides a uniquely colored ground cover that brings a sense of boldness to any area. This plant comprises creeping stems that can grow up to two feet long. Its needle-like foliage is a dark green color and is commonly referred to as being mossy.

This herbaceous perennial has a sweet cannabis aroma in full bloom during summer and fall. Each of its flowers will have five flat petals and reach a maximum width of around one inch. Each flower will sport rounded lobes that have distinctive notches. Its flowers tend to grow in clusters. This plant offers a stunning sweep of bright colors that resemble a moss-like carpet. This is a very hardy and low-maintenance plant breed. It's salt, drought, and even deer resistant.

This attractive perennial is ideally suited for bordering fronts, draping rock walls, and providing erosion control for disturbed slopes. It isn't prone to any severe disease or pest infestation problems. Each mat of the Creeping Phlox will reach a height of between four and six inches tall. When in full bloom, this plant will attract various butterflies and bees.

With a moderate growth rate, this herbaceous plant can quickly add a field of vibrant color to any garden. Placing multiple color variations next to one another will provide a sea of varying colors for any landscape. This truly unique plant will grow out to drape over any surface and take root even between the cracks in a rock wall. It's very versatile and can tolerate all different types of growing conditions.