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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Height: 6 - 10 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Groundcover
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Seeds are hydrophilic
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem

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Common names
  • Creeping Phlox

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Location: Jenkins Arboretum in Berwyn, PA
Date: 2021-05-02
big patch among other groundcovers

Photo courtesy of Sunlight Gardens, used with permission
Location: Jenkins Arboretum in Berwyn, PA
Date: 2021-05-02
flowers and foliage

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
  • Uploaded by Joy
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aspenhill On April 15, 2013 Obtained plant
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