Description
Candy Stripes Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage and cascading stems. The dense carpet of fragrant white flowers with broad pink center stripes and small crimson eyes bloom in late spring to early summer attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
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Height: |
– 0.5′ |
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Spread: |
1’ – 3’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White + Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Candy Stripe 6zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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