Snowflake Creeping Phlox - Shipped
Snowflake Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage and cascading stems. The dense carpet of fragrant pure white flowers bloom in spring 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’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, 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
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Snowflake 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Snowflake 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Snowflake 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.