Phlox nivalis
trailing phlox
A mat-forming evergreen perennial, with long trailing stems and small, hairy, lance-shaped leaves. Clusters of small, lilac pink or occasionally white flowers are borne on short, upright stems in mid to late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polemoniaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming, Trailing
- Genus
Phlox may be evergreen or herbaceous, mat-forming or erect perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and salver-shaped flowers in terminal clusters
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- United States
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained, fertile soil, in full sun or in partial shade in areas of low rainfall
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and leaf spot
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