creeping phlox
Also known as: star rock phlox
A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen perennial with green oval-shaped leaves and loose clusters of lavender-pink flowers in spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera)
- 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
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creeping phlox
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creeping phlox
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creeping phlox care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, by basal cuttings in spring, or by a root cutting in early autumn or winter
Growing
GrowingWill grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Pinch back growing tips to promote bushiness.
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Common pests and 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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