Phlox subulata

Creeping Phlox

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Low-growing perennial groundcover with needle-like foliage and vibrant spring blooms, ideal for rock gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Creeping Phlox
Family Polemoniaceae
Genus Phlox
Species Subulata
Origin North America
Blooming Spring, April to June depending on climate
Leaf Color Green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or gritty soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during establishment and blooming to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates light shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring; avoid over-fertilizing to maintain compact growth

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Pruning

Shear lightly after flowering in late spring to remove spent blooms and maintain shape

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 80000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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