trailing phlox
Phlox nivalis
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size6 to 8 inches tall12 to 15 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb , subshrub
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White , pink , purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Trailing phlox (Phlox nivalis) is a groundcover for rock gardens, borders, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It stays 6 to 8 inches tall and spreads 12 to 15 inches. The evergreen foliage stays green through the year, and white, pink, or purple flowers open in spring. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Sundrops, Blue sage, and Snake's head.
Native range
AL, FL, GA, NC, and 2 more places. See all 6
AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, and VA.