creeping phlox

How to Grow and Care for creeping phlox

creeping phlox · Phlox stolonifera
Also known as: star rock phlox

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.

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Planting and Growing creeping phlox

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.

How to Water creeping phlox?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for creeping phlox?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for creeping phlox?

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What Soil Is Best for creeping phlox?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for creeping phlox?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize creeping phlox?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune creeping phlox?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate creeping phlox?

Propagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring, or by a root cutting in early autumn or winter

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How to Transplant creeping phlox?

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How to Care for creeping phlox in Winter?

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How to Plant creeping phlox?

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.

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How to Repot creeping phlox?

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How to Harvest creeping phlox?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, grey moulds and leafy gall

Pests

May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm

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The Toxicity of creeping phlox

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Attributes of creeping phlox

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Phlox stolonifera
Genus
Phlox
Family
Polemoniaceae
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