{"id":12971,"date":"2024-08-20T15:47:28","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T19:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12971"},"modified":"2025-02-12T15:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:12:06","slug":"creeping-phlox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/creeping-phlox\/","title":{"rendered":"A Virginia Gardener&#8217;s Guide to Creeping Phlox Varieties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata), also known as moss pink or moss phlox, is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial ground cover that transforms your landscape each spring with a thick blanket of blooms. Available in a range of vibrant colors, including pink, lavender, red, white, and bluish-purple, this versatile plant thrives in various settings. It\u2019s perfect for camouflaging unsightly slopes, spilling over walls, filling spaces between rocks, or lining walkways and flower beds.<\/p>\n<p>Creeping Phlox is a standout in the garden for its ability to provide stunning color and texture with minimal effort. It is best planted in spring, when it is at peak bloom, ensuring an effortless transition into your garden.<\/p>\n<h2>When to Plant Creeping Phlox<\/h2>\n<p>The ideal time to plant Creeping Phlox in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/?region=virginia\">Virginia<\/a> is in early spring (March to April) when temperatures are cool, and the plant is actively blooming. Planting at this time gives the phlox plenty of time to establish its roots before the heat of summer.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Care for Creeping Phlox<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/\">Mid-Atlantic&#8217;s<\/a> hot summers and mild winters make Creeping Phlox an excellent choice for gardeners across the state. Follow these care tips to keep your plant thriving year-round:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Watering needs: <\/strong>Once established, Creeping Phlox is a drought-tolerant plant that requires supplemental water only during warm, dry weather.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How often to prune:<\/strong> A yearly pruning with a weed trimmer or garden clippers keeps Creeping Phlox looking neat and healthy year after year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When to prune:<\/strong> Prune creeping phlox after the blooms fade in late spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Creeping Phlox Varieties Available at Meadows Farms<\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the creeping phlox listed below is just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/\">Please call your local Meadows Farms<\/a>\u00a0for other varieties or special requests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata), also known as moss pink or moss phlox, is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial ground cover that transforms your landscape each spring with a thick blanket of blooms. Available in a range of vibrant colors, including pink, lavender, red, white, and bluish-purple, this versatile plant thrives in various settings. 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