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A LITTLE MORE LIFE

Creeping woodland phlox

Phlox stolonifera

A low carpet of native spring flowers offers nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds.

Form
Michael Wolf · CC BY-SA 3.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

A woodland species distinct from sun-loving moss phlox; use moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.

Sunlight
Shade
Soil moisture
Average moisture
Mature size
6–12 in tall · 9–18 in wide
Season of interest
Spring
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–8
Garden role
A carpet of woodland flowers
Vinca minorxlibber · CC BY 2.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of common periwinkle.

Vinca minor

Try creeping woodland phlox for a carpet of woodland flowers.

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Photo credits & licenses

Creeping woodland phlox: Michael Wolf · CC BY-SA 3.0
Common periwinkle: xlibber · CC BY 2.0

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