sand phlox
Phlox bifida
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb , subshrub
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pale blue to nearly white
- Foliage color
- Leaf is sessile and slightly clasping.
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Sand phlox (Phlox bifida) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to average soil of most types. The fragrant, pale blue to nearly white flowers attract butterflies and bloom in spring and again in summer. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It stays 3 to 6 inches tall, so it suits the front of a bed.
Pairs well with Tickseed, Blue grama, and Sedge.
Native range
Central United States.