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Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox is a native low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage. The dense carpet of soft purple flowers with dark purple centers bloom in spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew resistant and drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Purple Beauty 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Description
Purple Beauty Creeping Phlox is a native low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage. The dense carpet of soft purple flowers with dark purple centers bloom in spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Powdery mildew resistant and drought tolerant.
|
Type: |
Perennial |
|
Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
|
Height: |
- 0.5' |
|
Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
|
Spacing: |
1.5’ |
|
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
|
Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
|
Bloom Color: |
Purple |
|
Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, , Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Native Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Purple Beauty 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
