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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 4 - 5 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Other: Soft needlelike
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Violet-purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Powdery Mildew
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP25884
Parentage: Phlox bifida x Lemhi Purple

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Common names
  • Creeping Phlox

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Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
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