The common Creeping Phlox, Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink, is an evergreen perennial that blooms profusely in mid- to late spring with masses of big, starry, deep rose flowers that cover the foliage. It grows vigorously, creates a lovely flower carpet, and offers color for about 3–4 weeks. Perfect for flower borders, slopes, and rocky locations.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
2-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Mid Spring, Late Spring |
Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
18 in - 20 in |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
Attracts |
Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink' (Creeping Phlox) | Drummond's Pink Phlox, Alpine Phlox 'Drummond's Pink', Moss Phlox 'Drummond's Pink', Creeping Phlox 'Drummond's Pink' || The common Creeping Phlox, Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink, is an evergreen perennial that blooms profusely in mid- to late spring with masses of big, starry, deep rose flowers that cover the foliage. It grows vigorously, creates a lovely flower carpet, and offers color for about 3–4 weeks. Perfect for flower borders, slopes, and rocky locations.
Full Sun,
Mid Spring, Late Spring,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs