Phlox Creeping Phlox (Creeping Phlox)
Color Name: Eye Caramba
Eye Caramba has rich pink flowers with a red eye. With bright, vibrant color, Eye Caramba will certainly be the belle of the garden in springtime! Creeping Phlox is drought tolerant and grow easily on slopes.
Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 8". This popular little perennial is best utilized in rocky areas, on slopes, and in flower borders.
Growing Tips: Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, slightly alkaline soils are preferred and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.
Eye Caramba has rich pink flowers with a red eye. With bright, vibrant color, Eye Caramba will certainly be the belle of the garden in springtime! Creeping Phlox is drought tolerant and grow easily on slopes.
Creeping phlox is a low-growing species which forms a carpet-like mat no taller than 8". This popular little perennial is best utilized in rocky areas, on slopes, and in flower borders.
Growing Tips: Creeping phlox is a versatile, easy to grow groundcover for full sun. Gritty, slightly alkaline soils are preferred and good drainage is essential. It's a good idea to shear this plant back and clean up any dead foliage in early summer, just after it's finished blooming. This will produce denser foliage and will encourage it to rebloom. Divisions can be made every few years in summer.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 4 to 6 Inches Spread: 16 to 22 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Late Spring
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Landscapes • Easy to Grow • Border • Salt Tolerant |
Attracts
Butterflies
