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Phlox stolonifera
Phlox stolonifera Sims
Creeping Phlox
Polemoniaceae (Phlox Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PHST3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (I)
Creeping Phlox is a mat-forming perennial with loose mats of semi-evergreen foliage and erect clusters of large flowers. The showy blossoms are lavender, blue or white with an eye of purple-red tinged in white. The leaves of this 6-10 in. tall plant are round or spoon-shaped.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems creeping and spreading, up to about 16 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , GA , KY , MD , ME , NC , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: QC
Native Distribution: Chiefly mts., also Piedmont areas from PA & s. OH, to GA & TN
Native Habitat: Woods & wooded stream banks
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Humus-rich soil.
Conditions Comments: Creeping phlox will do poorly in full sun, and slugs can be troublesome in very moist soils. In congenial conditions, however, this is a vigorous plant that can become weedy. Ground Cover
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesPropagation
Description: Propagated by seed, by "softwood" cuttings taken in late spring and stuck in sand, or by spring division.Seed Treatment: Seeds should be planted fresh.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 928 - 100 easy-to-grow native plants for Canadian gardens (2005) Johnson, L.; A. LeyerleBibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Phlox stolonifera in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Phlox stolonifera in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phlox stolonifera
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-23Research By: TWC Staff