Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

Creeping Phlox

USDA Hardiness Zone 2

A carpet-like plant that is covered with deep lavender flowers in early spring.

Height

6-8 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Interesting Notes

PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1990 (species)

Bloom Time

April-May

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Miniature Goat's Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius), False Spirea (Astilbe x japonica), False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex buchananii), Branched Bugbane (Cimicifuga ramosa), Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa), Foamy Bells (Heucherella ), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Foamflower (Tiarella )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Fragrant
• Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but well-drained