About
A prostrate, mat-forming evergreen alpine with mid-green needle like leaves. Purple flowers with a darker purple dot and yellow centre are produced in the spring and 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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. See phlox cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by soft wood cuttings in spring. Detach rooted pieces of stem in spring or early autumn. Only propagate for own use
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to eelworms (leaf and bud) and Eelworm (stem and bulb)
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew