"Fort Hill" has slightly fragrant, pink flowers with a dark red center which blanket the foliage in late spring. It makes a tremendous color impact which can be seen from quite a distance.
Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 6 inches. This popular little perennial is best utilized in rocky areas, on slopes, and in flower borders.
Height:
4.0-6.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Native to North America
Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, slightly alkaline soils are prefered and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.
Height:
4.0-6.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rain Garden Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Easy To Grow Edging Ground Cover Mass Planting Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Native to North America
Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, slightly alkaline soils are prefered and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.