Candy Stripes Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage and cascading stems. The dense carpet of fragrant white flowers with broad pink center stripes and small crimson eyes bloom in late spring to early summer attracting butterflies . Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
| Type: | Perennial |
| Origins: | Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
| Height: | - 0.5' |
| Spread: | 1’ - 3’ |
| Spacing: | 1.5’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 3 - 9 |
| Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | White + Pink |
| Season of Interest: | Spring, Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis , Beardtongue , Rose
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Candy Stripe 6zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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