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Phlox subulata
'Red Wing' Creeping Phlox
'Red Wing' has striking pinkish-crimson flowers with a dark red center which blanket the foliage in late spring. It makes a tremendous color impact which can be seen from quite a distance. Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 6. This popular little perennial is best utilized in rocky areas, on slopes, and in flower borders.
- » Herbaceous perennial
- » Spreading, low-mounding habit
- » Crimson-pink flowers with a deep-red eyezone
- » Creeps over rocks or retaining walls
Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, neutral soils are preferred and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.
- Height
- 4 - 6 in
- Spread
- 12 - 18 in
- Zone
- 2-9
- Categories
- Perennial
- Breeder
- Ball Horticulture
- Tags
- Attracts Butterflies; Border or Bed; Drought Tolerant; Evergreen; Great Foliage; Low Maintenance
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Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, neutral soils are preferred and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.