Perennials – Creeping Phlox

Botanical name: phlox stolonifera

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2 – 4 ft in height with a 3 ft spread

Bloom time: spring

Hardy zone: zones 4 – 9

Flower color: white/pink/red/purple/blue

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: reaches maturity in 2 growing seasons

Pruning instructions: only cut back to remove dead growth

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: groundcover

Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: fragrant flowers

Watering instructions: only water bi-weekly in periods of drought

Fertilizing instructions : use 10 – 10 – 10 in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: clay or sand

Companion plants: coneflowers, daffodils, salvia

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: no