Phlox Plants

Phlox paniculata and phlox subulata (creeping phlox) are both used as groundcover plants. Howeve there is a little more to Phlox plants than these two species and the cultivars. Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei' is pictured right

With over 50 species, Phlox plants are great for a range of situations and vary from low growing ground cover plants to taller species that hold their place in the perennial border. Long flowering and hardy, phlox is a plant that is often overlooked, but is a useful addition to any garden.

The scent of the flowers at night when in full bloom is reason enough to grow themin the border.

Phlox Plant varieties and cultivars

Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox) is a low growing palnt to around 6" a wonderful flowering perennial thats forms a creeping carpet of flowers. Phlox subulata 'Tamaongalei' is a popular cultivar.
Phlox stolonifera (Creeping Phlox) is a slightly taller species to around 12' again a creeping plant that spreads by underground stolons.
Phlox bifida (Sand Phlox) is also low growing and reaches a little over 6", frost hardy, semi evergreen and carpets of pink flowers in summer to fall.
The taller garden Plox we see are Phlox paniculata hybrids a favourite in cottage gardens, long flowering and reaching nearly 1m, lots of cultivars including Phlox paniculata) 'Bright Eyes' the beautiful mauve to blue flowering Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' and of course 'White Admiral' with its fragrant white flowers.

More information

A position where they recieve afternoon shade and a re grown in a humus rich moist soil is ideal for most phlox species. Taller species and cultivars may need staking. Most species can be pruned after the fisrt flowering period to promote a secong flush of flowers.