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Varieties We Bring In
Woodland · Subulata Candy Stripe · Subulata Emerald Blue · Subulata Red Wings
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Subulata Candy Stripe · Subulata Emerald Blue
We received some Creeping Phlox on 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.
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.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout 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.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
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 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.
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.
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Common questions
Is Creeping Phlox a good plant for St. Augustine?
Creeping Phlox is a groundcover. Mature size: 4-6 inches × 12-24 inches. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun. Water needs: Low to Moderate. Creeping Phlox is native to Florida.