About
Phlox hoodii, the spiny phlox, is a low-growing, cushion-forming, evergreen alpine producing tight mats of narrow, spiny-tipped leaves and masses of small, white to pale-lavender flowers in early spring. A rewarding and early-flowering alpine for a sunny, very well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Phlox are evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs with simple leaves and salver-shaped or flat-faced flowers in terminal clusters, ranging from compact alpines to tall border perennials. Popular and reliable garden plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, rock gardens, wildflower areas
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained soil in sun or partial shade depending on species
PruningCut back after flowering or in late autumn
PropagationSeed, division, or cuttings depending on species
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew on some species