Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata

Traits

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Varieties We Bring In

StandardWoodlandPhlox subulataSubulata Emerald BluePhlox subulata

Creeping Phlox5 varieties

These are the varieties we bring in through the season. Not every one is on the lot at a given time.

Please call (904) 471-0440 to confirm the variety and size you want before you make the trip.

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Standard	Starting at$2.99 Seed Pack$2.99
Woodland Phlox subulata	Starting at$9.95 1 gal$9.95
Subulata Emerald Blue Phlox subulata	Starting at$11.95 #1$19.95LITTLEONE TM$11.95
Subulata Candy Stripe Phlox subulata	Starting at$11.95 #1$19.95LITTLEONE TM$11.95

Monrovia® Varieties

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Subulata Red Wings Phlox subulata	Starting at$19.95 #1$19.95

Sizes & Pricing

1 galFrom$9.95

Seed PackFrom$2.99

LITTLEONE TMFrom$11.95

Last received Jul 19, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun, Part Sun

WaterLow to Moderate

Mature size4-6 inches × 12-24 inches

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About Creeping Phlox

Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) is a mat-forming evergreen groundcover that explodes with dense sheets of pink, purple, white, or blue flowers in spring. In NE Florida (zone 9b), it is marginal — best in well-drained, elevated spots with afternoon shade and excellent air circulation; it does not tolerate Florida's combination of summer heat and humidity well. Starting at $9.95.

Plant details

Bloom Season: Spring
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Soil: Sandy, Loam, Well-drained

Care essentials

Light

Creeping phlox performs best in full sun to part sun with afternoon shade in NE Florida's hot summers; too much shade reduces flowering, but full summer afternoon sun can scorch the mat.

Water

Water regularly until established; once rooted, creeping phlox is relatively drought tolerant in well-drained soil. In NE Florida, avoid overhead irrigation to reduce fungal pressure in humid summers.

Soil & Fertilizer

Requires sharp drainage — sandy or gravelly soils are ideal. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid rich, moist soils that promote rot. Good air circulation is essential in Florida's humidity.