100 Red Wings Creeping Phlox Seeds - Phlox subulata Groundcover Flower
$27.40
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100 Red Wings Creeping Phlox Seeds - Phlox subulata Groundcover Flower
$27.40
Red Wings Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial prized for its vibrant reddish-pink flowers that blanket the plant in spring. This versatile groundcover is perfect for rock gardens, borders, slopes, and as a colorful front-of-border accent. Its needle-like evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, and its creeping habit makes it an excellent choice for erosion control on banks and walls.
Easy to grow from seed, Red Wings Creeping Phlox thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators and adding early-season color to any landscape.
Plant Features
- Vibrant reddish-pink flowers in spring
- Low-growing, mat-forming habit
- Evergreen, needle-like foliage
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Excellent for rock gardens and borders
Growing Information
- Botanical Name: Phlox subulata
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Growth Habit: Creeping, mat-forming
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Mature Height: 4-6 inches
- Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Planting & Care
Sow Red Wings Creeping Phlox seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors in fall. Press seeds into the soil surface and keep moist until germination. Once seedlings are established, transplant to a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for spread.
Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, creeping phlox is relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant. Shear back after blooming to encourage dense growth and maintain shape.
What's Included
100 Red Wings Creeping Phlox seeds (Phlox subulata).