Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox is a native spreading perennial that forms a mat of oval dark green foliage. Leafy upright flowering stems host loose clusters of vibrant highly fragrant purple flowers with rounded lobes bloom from late spring into summer . Best flowering in full sun and rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils.
| Type: | Perennial |
| Origins: | Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
| Height: | - 0.5' |
| Spread: | 0.5' - 1’ |
| Spacing: | 1’ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Culture: | Full Sun, Part Sun |
| Bloom Color: | Purple |
| Season of Interest: | Spring, Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Powdery mildew can be a problem when there is summer humidity. Cut back stems after flowering helps prevent mildew and self-seeding. Spider mites can be an issue, particularly in hot dry conditions. Watch for rabbits.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden , and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue , Speedwell , Clematis
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox stolonifera Sherwood Purple 10zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox stolonifera Sherwood Purple 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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