Botanical Name: Phlox subulata
Drummond's Pink
Candy Stripe
Emerald Blue
Seasons of availability: March and April
Thrift is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 6” tall and spreads 2-3’ wide. It forms a dense mat with tubular clusters of lavender, red, white, or pink flowers. Creeping Phlox will tolerate light foot traffic and is a good addition to rock gardens or used as edging for flower beds. Mass planting on slopes will help control erosion, but it may not be suitable if weed control is a requirement. Phlox shows fair deer and rabbit resistance. This perennial has moderate wildlife value as a pollinator.
Creeping Phlox does best in full sun to partial shade. This perennial thrives in moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil, and does best in hardiness Zones 5-8. Creeping Phlox needs good air circulation and deadheading to prevent powdery mildew. Hot dry sites can lead to problems with spider mites and slugs can become a pest in wet sites. It should be kept moist for the first year, especially during hot and dry conditions, but it is very drought tolerant once established. It is good practice to cut back the stems by one-half when flowering is completed to help maintain their shape and encourage dense growth.
Ideal planting seasons: Spring and Fall.
Botanical Name: Phlox subulata
Drummond's Pink
Candy Stripe
Emerald Blue
Seasons of availability: March and April
Thrift is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 6” tall and spreads 2-3’ wide. It forms a dense mat with tubular clusters of lavender, red, white, or pink flowers. Creeping Phlox will tolerate light foot traffic and is a good addition to rock gardens or used as edging for flower beds. Mass planting on slopes will help control erosion, but it may not be suitable if weed control is a requirement. Phlox shows fair deer and rabbit resistance. This perennial has moderate wildlife value as a pollinator.
Creeping Phlox does best in full sun to partial shade. This perennial thrives in moist, well drained, slightly acidic soil, and does best in hardiness Zones 5-8. Creeping Phlox needs good air circulation and deadheading to prevent powdery mildew. Hot dry sites can lead to problems with spider mites and slugs can become a pest in wet sites. It should be kept moist for the first year, especially during hot and dry conditions, but it is very drought tolerant once established. It is good practice to cut back the stems by one-half when flowering is completed to help maintain their shape and encourage dense growth.
Ideal planting seasons: Spring and Fall.
