About
A semi-evergreen perennial to 30cm in height, with trailing, rooting stems, hairy ovate leaves and loose cymes of slightly perfumed, pale violet-blue or white flowers 2-3cm in width in early summer.
About the genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Rock garden
Native toE North America
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by taking softwood cuttings of non-flowering stems in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free, though may be susceptible to grazing by rabbits
Disease resistanceSusceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot