Phlox, Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox 'Candy Stripe'

This is a no problem plant for me. Give them room to grow though. I put 2 near the front of the garden, so I have to do alittle re-arra...Read Morenging in the Fall to give them more room. In the Spring, they put up a flush of flowers for a few weeks. Once the flowers fade, give it a trim and it'll remain evergreen for the remainder of the year (depending on location). A pretty easy beginner plant that can take heat, humidity, some drought and sun.

Love this plant!! I purchased it at the local Botanical Garden plant sale, and it has thrived in some pretty poor soil and sun. Every sp...Read Morering it lights up my front yard with its cheery flowers.

I bought two of these from the local botanical gardens last year - and WOW! this spring they just lit up my front border with a pile of a...Read Moredorable flowers.

PHLOX SUBULATA Creeping Phlox - Candy Stripe - Short 4" - Plant 16" to 24" apart. zone 3-9 Moss Pinks. New glowing pink with white bands....Read More

General Information:
Spreads rapidly to cover any open sunny spot. In rich soil, as much as 2' across, completely covered with flowers in mid-spring. Evergreen needle-like foliage. Prefers sandy soil. Deer resistant, good for hot dry spots, groundcover, best selection for coldest areas (zones 3 & 4), best selection for Gulf states: Zones 8,9, & 10.

Cut back to 3 inches in spring to encourage new growth. Blooms in April-May in my garden.

Beautiful, easy to grow plant. Foliage is prickly to the touch but flowers profusely in late spring and lasts for weeks.

Bought a small plant and was sad to lose it. It was in a semi-shaded planter box and never really got established. Bought from a local di...Read Morescount store. Though this plant looked healthy I have found plants bought from this store rarely do well.