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Phlox stolonifera Sherwood Purple

Creeping Woodland Phlox

A ground cover with evergreen foliage and showy clusters of very fragrant, clear purple flowers.

  • »  Low-growing species with a trailing habit
  • »  Very fragrant, purple flowers form loose clusters above the foliage
  • »  Semi-evergreen foliage with oblong to oval, green leaves
  • »  Spreads by stolons to form large colonies
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Height: 25 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 12 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:8-12 cm
  • Spread:45-55 cm
  • Bloom Color: Purple
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Rock garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

Grows best a humus, well-drained soil, with medium moisture, in partial shade, however, it will tolerate a shadier site. It is drought tolerant once established. Shear back after flowering to improve the overall appearance and to perhaps encourage new flowers throughout the summer. Provide good air circulation when choosing a location for this species to reduce the potential of powdery mildew. It is best to not prune in the fall and cleanup winter, damaged foliage in the spring.