spreading phlox
Phlox diffusa
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 6 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White , pink , purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa) is a perennial for ground cover, woodland gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It forms low, sprawling mats of narrow, needle-like leaves that stay evergreen. Small blooms in white, pink, or purple can cover the leaves in spring. It is a good choice for stabilizing soil.
Pairs well with Gladiator ornamental onion, Buffalo grass, and Greig's tulip.
Native range
AZ, CA, CO, ID, and 9 more places. See all 13
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, and WY.