Phlox subulata 'Snowflake' ~ Snowflake Creeping Phlox

Snowflake Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage and cascading stems.  The dense carpet of fragrant pure white flowers bloom in spring attracting butterflies.  Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Type:  Perennial Origins: Appalachian Mountains, GA Native  Height:   - 0.5'  Spread:  1’ - 1.5’ Spacing:  1’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  White Season of Interest: Spring, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd.  Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates.  Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions.  Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Snowflake 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Snowflake 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Phlox subulata Snowflake 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.