How to Care for a Creeping Phlox
Creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) is a charming, low-growing perennial that produces a carpet of flowers in the spring. Creeping phlox grows to only about 6 inches tall, and will form a dense mat about 24 inches wide. It produces an abundance of flowers for a two-week period in late April or early May. The creeping phlox's blooms can be white, pink, red, lavender or blue-purple, depending on the cultivar. It can tolerate conditions ranging from partial sun to partial shade, but produces the most vibrant blooms when it has full sun exposure. Does this Spark an idea?
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Water the creeping phlox regularly to keep the soil moist, but do not let the ground become soggy. Water the soil only, and not the plants, to avoid foliar nematodes.
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Fertilize lightly throughout the year, using an organic fertilizer.
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Apply a layer of mulch around the creeping phlox plants to help hold in moisture and protect their shallow root systems during the winter.
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Cut the plant back, after flowering is complete, halfway to the ground. This helps promote vigorous new growth and avoids excessive top growth.
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Remove the flowers as they fade to promote another blooming cycle.
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luvlab2
Mar 31, 2010
I have creeping phlox that has grown over the curb and on the street. I'd like to move that part to another spot in my yard, but there are no roots. If I go back and try to get some roots from the soil part will it eventually root? or just die? Thanks!
