species 3,944 observations

Creeping Phlox

Phlox stolonifera

Field notes

Supports All

37 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, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Snowberry Clearwing 36

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 Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Dry soil Erosion Pollution Rabbits Urban conditions
Habit: Clumping Creeping Dense Horizontal Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Ground cover

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.