Perennials

Phlox subulata

Creeping phlox

Also known as: Moss phlox · Moss pink

Creeping phlox: representative purple-flowered planting; available colors vary.

Low mats of needlelike foliage disappear beneath spring flowers. Our unnamed selections include white, pink and purple. Trim lightly after bloom for denser growth.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: Up to 6 in. tall × 2–3 ft. wide
Water: Moderate; lower once established
Hardiness: USDA zones 3–9
Bloom: White, pink or purple; spring.

Sizes & prices

6"$8.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

Ask about this plant

Select a section to expand.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Less favored; not browse-proof.
Rabbits: May browse foliage.
Drought: Moderately tolerant.
Wet soil: Avoid soggy ground.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Native range

Native range / parentage: Selections of a species native to eastern North America, including Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Species native to Kentucky.
Tristate native status: Selections of a species native to eastern North America, including Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

publications.ca.uky.edu

Photo: Patty Felder · CC BY 4.0

Image notes: Creeping phlox: representative purple-flowered planting; available colors vary. Resized for web display; no crop.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.