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Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata, Polemoniaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Yellow TrilliumTrillium luteum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pennsylvania SedgeCarex pensylvanica
Physical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii

Big bluestem's tall dense growth shades out and outcompetes creeping phlox

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Creeping Phlox grow in?

Creeping Phlox grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Creeping Phlox?

Good companions for Creeping Phlox include Yellow Trillium, Pennsylvania Sedge.

Design guilds with Creeping Phlox and see companion relationships visually.

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