Phlox 'Rocky Road Grape' PP32248

Rocky Road Series

Phlox 'Rocky Road Grape' Hybrid Spring Phlox

Common Name: Hybrid Spring Phlox

Looking for a spring groundcover that can withstand the dryness of a rock garden? Enter Rocky Road Phlox! These hybrids are drought tolerant and grow easily on slopes. With bright, vibrant colors, these will certainly be the belles of the garden in springtime! Compared to Phlox subulata, these have a more compressed growth habit, have unique colors, and spread more slowly in the landscape, especially the first year in the ground.

'Rocky Road Grape' has red-purple flowers. Unique notched petals.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Inches

Spread:

34.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

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, neutral 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.

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