Wayside Gardens Creeping Phlox
Best vibrant ground cover for rock garden enthusiasts.
A resilient, low-growing groundcover that blankets sunny spots in a vibrant carpet of striped blooms. It offers reliable, evergreen foliage and attracts pollinators, making it an effortless choice for slopes, rock gardens, or edging paths.
$9.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact visual interest in compact outdoor spaces
- Busy homeowners needing a low-maintenance solution for sunny embankments
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to attract beneficial insects to their backyard
Who should skip it
- Planters desiring consistent flower coverage throughout the entire summer
- Landscapers working with wet, boggy areas or poorly aerated ground
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer plants that stay tidy without intervention
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A reliable magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Requirements
Requires minimal effort once established, needing only occasional shearing for blooms.
Landscape Versatility
Perfect for slopes, rock gardens, or containers in challenging sunny spots.
Hardiness and Resilience
Thrives across a massive range of zones with impressive deer resistance.
Visual Impact
Striking lavender-pink stripes provide vibrant, high-contrast color against evergreen foliage.
Drought Tolerance
Establishes quickly and handles dry spells better than most groundcovers.
Key Specs
Mature Height
0.5 feet
Mature Spread
1.67 feet
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Watering Needs
Low
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Autumn
Flower Color
Purple, Multi-Color, White
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Growth Rate
Moderate
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