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 |
Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 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