American Meadows Creeping Phlox
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners managing sloped or rocky terrain.
A reliable, low-growing groundcover that blankets the soil in deep pink blooms during the spring. It is a vigorous, native choice for filling in bare spots and managing difficult landscape areas with minimal effort.
$7.99
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American Meadows, Inc
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, early-season color displays
- Landscapers needing erosion control for slopes and banks
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, hardy perennials
Who should skip it
- Gardeners desiring year-round floral interest in their beds
- Minimalists avoiding routine maintenance tasks like shearing
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal issues
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
Deep pink blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Weed Suppression
Dense, mounding foliage effectively chokes out competing invasive weeds.
Deer Resistance
Reliably ignored by browsing deer, keeping your garden beds intact.
Site Versatility
Thrives in difficult, rocky, or sloped terrain where others struggle.
Bloom Density
Produces a vigorous, carpet-like display of color in late spring.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal care once established, needing only occasional trimming for shape.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Phlox subulata Red Wings
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Well-Drained, Sandy
Watering Needs
Moderate
Mature Height
0.42 feet
Mature Spread
1.5 feet
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Type
Evergreen
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