Creeping phlox is a low-growing perennial that you’ll often spot tumbling over walls, carpeting a bank, or stitching itself between rock crevices. What I like about it is its sheer determination, ...

Pink creeping phlox growing on a slope and around a large rock - Olena Lialina/Getty Images The spring blooms of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) are a welcome sight after a long winter. Whether you ...

Looking to add a pop of purple next spring? One hardy perennial thrives when planted in November and brings early color to ...

The spring blooms of creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) are a welcome sight after a long winter. Whether you have white, pink, or purple in your yard, creeping phlox is a lush plant that happily spills ...

Q: Can you please tell me what these are? We think they are a form of dicot but don’t know. A neighbor in Brookhaven has them in their yard, as a groundcover, in full sun. A: Creeping phlox! At first, ...

The height of summer is upon us. Brilliant colors fill gardens and the scent of flowers hangs in the humid air. I stand, garden scissors in hand. My other hand is absolutely full of spikey stems and ...

Gardeners often spend a lot of time deciding where to plant perennials, considering things like color, shape, and texture. Knowing the mature height of your perennials is key to choosing the best ...

Whether sunlight bathes your yard or your trees create full shade, there's a creeping phlox for you. Sun-loving creeping phlox, with mounds of 5-petaled spring flowers covering low mats of needle-like ...

Q: Can you tell me the name of this purple ground cover? A: The ground cover in question is a perennial plant called creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera). It comes in pink, purple, white and a few ...

Wait until fall frost kills tall phlox before pruning to the ground; fall pruning is keeps powdery mildew at bay. Regular deadheading and light trimming encourage bushier growth, extend blooming, and ...