About
A spreading, mound-forming, evergreen perennial to 15cm tall, with linear, fresh green leaves and, from late spring to early summer, pale violet flowers, to 2.5cm across, with notched petal apices.
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
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, 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 seed in a cold frame when ripe or in spring. Propagate by softwood cuttings or non-flowering stems in spring
Pest resistancePhlox eelworm may be a problem
Disease resistancePowdery mildews and leaf spot may be a problem