Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata

Creeping Phlox blooms from April through May.

Bloom time

Apr–May

Hardiness

Zones 3–9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low water

Mature size

0.15 m × 0.5 m

Type

Perennial

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Bloom calendar

When Creeping Phlox is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Creeping Phlox

Plant it in full sun. It prefers low water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–9. Expect it to reach about 0.15 m tall and 0.5 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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Drop this plant onto a 3D plan, see how it fills in, and watch your whole garden bloom across the year.