trailing phlox
Also known as: white dwarf phlox
A mat-forming evergreen perennial, with long trailing stems and small, hairy, lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of small, lilac pink or occasionally white flowers are borne on short, upright stems in mid to late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- trailing phlox (Phlox nivalis)
- Genus
- Phlox
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming · Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of trailing phlox
Distribution map
United States
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of trailing phlox
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trailing phlox care guide
- Tolerate dry periods, only water thoroughly during severe drought
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Tolerate dry periods, only water thoroughly during severe drought
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow concentration general fertilizer once yearly early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well drained, fertile soil, in full sun or in partial shade in areas of low rainfall
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and leaf spot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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