Creeping Red Phlox

Tags: Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Red'

Makes a carpet of color and evergreen foliage. Provides year round beauty and cover. Plants are covered with a mass display of red flowers during April and May.

Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
Moderate growing 4-6 in. tall, 2 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
3-8
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Period:
Spring into summer
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Care Instructions

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.