Ground Covers and Vines - Creeping Phlox

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Creeping Phlox
Dense, low-growing ground cover!

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Colorful early to late-spring blooms, followed by thick foliage that lasts all season. Use on sloping banks or to replace lawn where mowing is difficult. Compact 4- to 6-in. plants spread up to 18 in. Prefers full sun; tolerates poor soil if well drained. Space 8-12 in. apart. Zones 4-9. No. 1 bareroot.

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Description	Price	Qty

Creeping Phlox - Snow Maiden 07226 - 2 plants per offer.	$9.99	Out of Stock
Creeping Phlox - Blue Emerald 07228 - 2 plants per offer.	$9.99	Out of Stock
Creeping Phlox - Pink Emerald 09023 - 2 plants per offer.	$9.99	Out of Stock
Creeping Phlox - Atropurpurea 09025 - 2 plants per offer.	$9.99	Out of Stock

Product Details

Ship Season: both Spring & Fall

Height: 4-6 in

Zone: 4 - 9

Sun/Shade: full sun

Spacing: 18-24 in

Depth: same as in nursery or slightly deeper

Spread: 24 in

Comments: Water weekly first season and during prolonged hot, dry periods in subsequent years. Mix peat moss, compost or well rotted cattle manure deeply into the soil. Cut back the plant after flowering to encourage dense growth. Good for rock gardens or borders. Excellent spring color. Also called moss pink or ground pink. May experience some browning during winter if in a windy, frosty locatioin. In very cold areas plants may die back.