Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' (Creeping Phlox)

Alpine Phlox 'Purple Beauty', Moss Phlox 'Purple Beauty', Creeping Phlox 'Purple Beauty'

A well-liked evergreen perennial called Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' (Creeping Phlox) produces multitudes of starry, purple flowers with deep violet center eyes. In the middle to late April, they overwhelm the needle-like, dark green foliage. This Creeping Phlox variety is robust and adds a burst of color for about 3–4 weeks while creating a lovely flower carpet. 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
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 18 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
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' (Creeping Phlox) | Alpine Phlox 'Purple Beauty', Moss Phlox 'Purple Beauty', Creeping Phlox 'Purple Beauty' || A well-liked evergreen perennial called Phlox subulata 'Purple Beauty' (Creeping Phlox) produces multitudes of starry, purple flowers with deep violet center eyes. In the middle to late April, they overwhelm the needle-like, dark green foliage. This Creeping Phlox variety is robust and adds a burst of color for about 3–4 weeks while creating a lovely flower carpet. 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, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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