species 867 observations

Trailing Phlox

Phlox nivalis

Field notes

Supports All

31 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Olive Arches Moth 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Eastern Carpenter Bee, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Hummingbird Clearwing, Spicebush Swallowtail 30

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Heat
Habit: Mounding Spreading
Plant type: Wildflower Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.