'Candy Stripe' Creeping Phlox
Perennial
- Delightful ground cover with pink & white strips!
- Attractive evergreen foliage-enjoy lush ground cover for sun all year.
- Versatile perennial, excellent on banks, slopes & along pathways.
- Thrives in tough soil sites like sandy soils.
- Zones 3-9, sun/part sun, 6" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Common name: Creeping phlox, Moss Pinks, Moss Phlox, Mountian Phlox.
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ Hours), Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
Soil type: Average, Sandy
Soil moisture: Average, Dry, Wet
Height x width: 4-6" x 24"
Flower color: Pink with white
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Late spring-early summer
Features: Winter interest, suitable for slopes, space savers, rain gardens, heat tolerant, ground covers, drought tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, ground cover, rock garden, small spaces, border plant, native gardens
How to Grow
Light: Phlox grow best in full sun (or partial shade in the South)
Water: Low to Average.
Spacing: 18" apart.
Fertilizing: A general-purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer worked into the soil around the plants in the spring is sufficient for phlox for the season.
Winterizing: No special care needed. Leave foliage standing in winter, and clean up spent foliage in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back stems after flowering by 1/2. This will maintain dense growth and attractive habit for the summer months. This will also encourage some fall rebloom. Cut out any brown stems.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
These will look great under my Baptista. I will be ordering more.
So cheerful! The healthy 1 qt. plants brighten up my border and are a welcome addition. They can sell out fast, so I'm glad they were in stock when I was ordering.
They arrived healthy and so far look good. But it’s only a week in the ground.
I bought out of flowering season but the plugs were incredibly healthy with great root systems. Took to the spoil perfectly. Can't believe how fast they came, less than 24 hours!
Out of three plants purchased one died.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants were well packaged and in good condition. Have been in ground and doing well! Have already used this company again. Very pleased.
Arrived in great condition. Thank you
Arrived in great condition
2 extremely small sprigs in giant pots. Both plants strangulated by plastic wrap around base of plant. I could have gotten better quality plants at my local Lowe's for a lot less money.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Yet another perfect set of robust, well packaged plants. I wish you guys didnt sell out so quickly, i would have purchased more.
I ordered 3 different varieties of Creeping phlox. They arrived very quickly and in great condition. My only issue is the plant's aren't identified as to which is which and I want to plant the different colors in different areas.
Great plant. Arrived healthy and ready to go
Great quality
These are beautiful and I love it
Unfortunately they are not doing well. They are turning brown, but I will watch them closely
We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your plants! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
This plant came in excellent condition. I followed the instructions and it looks great
So far, looks great! One of them is growing great, the other is a little smaller, but time will tell….
There are two reasons I've given candy-striped phlox four stars instead of five. First, I know from previous experience that it's a full year before you get the full benefit of planting this. The second is that it's kind of expensive. That said, the plants I ordered arrived healthy and are getting on well in the ground. This makes a beautiful ground cover that is thick and vibrant.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with our prices! Unfortunately, it’s not always easy (or cheap) to grow great plants. Our prices reflect the quality and care we put into each plant, plus the availability of unique selections that can’t often be found in garden centers. To save on your order, watch for different sales and promos throughout the season. Happy gardening!
Plant arrived very heslthy looking
Always fantastic!!
Plant arrived well packed and healthy. It appears to be acclimating well to it's new home.
I have added many of your plants to my gardens with great success. I appreciate the choice of plants and the quick shipping
The plant has been settling in well to the soil and I imagine that it will be great ground cover after a couple of seasons.
Nothing is flowering yet 😕😪
It could just be too early! Your plants should be mature and producing an abundance of blooms within about three years. Following the theory of Steep, Creep, Leap; during year one you'll see foliage, but no blooms, since the plant is pulling lots of energy into a healthy, robust root system that will survive the winter dormancy period. However, once year two rolls around after winter dormancy, the plant will wake up in the garden and continue to grow. In the second season, you can expect to see blooms, though the plant hasn't quite reached its full size or full flowering potential. Finally, during year three the plant will take off and reach its full size. Flowers and foliage will be at their best and you can really see the full potential of your plant.
Our neighborhood nursery was out of the candy stripe phlox and I needed a few more plants to fill in an area. I googled it and decided to take a chance on online plants! The plants came carefully wrapped and boxed and were in great shape. I let them acclimate for a day and then planted them. So far, so good! I'm very happy with the product, service, delivery, everything!
Half of the plants died and others are same size as I received them with not a bloom.
Hello! Thank you for leaving us feedback. We do offer a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your order within that time frame, please email photos of the plants to [email protected] and we would be happy to refund or replace your order. These plants are spring blooming plants. Outside of spring, you will have lush, evergreen foliage. It is hard to say for certain why you haven't seen growth, since so many factors - like weather, soil type, watering, and fertilizing all play a role. Perhaps you're familiar with the old saying about plants: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. This applies to plants in the garden center as well as plants you purchase online. They generally spend their first year growing roots in their new home, the second year they have more energy to put into growth, and the third year, they are growing and flowering vigorously. With proper care, you will see growth (and blooms!) in time. Happy Gardening!
The little phlox is thriving next to a beautiful blue rock from a river in Montana. It has found a good home..Looking forward to seeing it in the Spring..
I have ordered many many plants from great garden plants over the years and I have told many people about your products I was privilege to be in a garden show several years ago and they loved my garden
does this perennial bloom all sumer
'Candy Stripe' Creeping Phlox blooms in late spring to early summer.