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Common
name: "Creeping Phlox"
Latin name: Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty'
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 7500'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 2" - 6"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type:
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 20+
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Pictured: Phlox
subulata 'Crimson Beauty' |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun in fertile well drained soil. Adapts to most
soil types and tolerates short periods of drought. Space new
container grown plants 12" - 18" apart. Popular rock
garden plant. Lightly cut back plants after flowering.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse and moved
outdoors after danger of hard frost has passed. For quicker
growth, purchase pre-started plants in packs or pots at your local
Garden Center. Phlox subulata varieties should be divided every
other year.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Mildews. |
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