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Description
Drummond's Pink Creeping Phlox is a creeping low-growing evergreen perennial with dark green awl-shaped foliage and cascading stems. The dense carpet of fragrant bright pink flowers with deeper pink eyes bloom in late spring into summer attracting butterflies. Best flowering in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Appalachian Mountains, GA Native |
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and do not overcrowd. Spider mites can be a problem in hot and dry climates. Foliar nematode can be an issue in humid/wet conditions. Cut back foliage after flowering to promote denser growth and stimulate possible rebloom.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Beardtongue, Rose
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
