Creeping Phlox — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Phlox stolonifera |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 21–42 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 12.8–18.3 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 90–120 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 30.5–45.7 |
| Mature height (cm) | 10.2–20.3 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 30.5–61 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4–9 |
| Light | Shade |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | Division |
Growing directions
Plant divisions in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade; creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) is a native Appalachian woodland groundcover distinctly different from the sun-loving moss phlox (P. subulata) — P. stolonifera thrives in partial to full shade, producing spreading mats of rounded, evergreen leaves with runners that root at the nodes and producing saucer-shaped, fragrant flowers in violet-blue, pink, or white in mid-spring. After bloom, the mat provides attractive, year-round groundcover under trees and in shaded woodland beds. Much better for shade than the commonly sold P. subulata. 'Blue Ridge' (blue-violet), 'Pink Ridge' (rose-pink), and 'Sherwood Purple' are excellent named cultivars. Essentially maintenance-free once established in suitable conditions.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
OpenPlantDB · phlox-stolonifera
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0