'Drummond's Pink' Creeping Phlox
Perennial
- Flowering ground cover that thrives in tough soil sites.
- Enjoy a blanket of bright pink blooms in late spring!
- Excellent on banks, slopes & along pathways.
- Fast growing, deer-resistant, & evergreen lawn alternative.
- Zones 3-9, full sun, 6″ tall x 20″ wide at maturity.
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Common name: Creeping phlox, Moss Pinks, Moss Phlox, Mountain Phlox.
Zone: 3-9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ Hours)
Soil type: Average, Sandy
Soil moisture: Average, Dry, Wet
Height x width: 4-6" x 18-20"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Late spring-early summer
Features: Winter interest, suitable for slopes, space savers, rain gardens, rabbit & deer resistant, native, heat tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, drought tolerant, 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.
Phlox received damaged. This was a replacement for an incorrect order. All plants I received we out of their pots and totally covered in dirt. Gently cleaned the leaves and planted in a sunny area. Much smaller than anticipated. Most turned yellow and withered away. Waiting for a response to my claim.
We’re sorry you’ received plants that were not up to our standards! Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look. 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
My phlox have arrived and are healthy and in great condition. I am excited to watch them grow into beautiful plants. The roses I ordered were healthy upon arrival and have already bloomed. Will always shop Great Gardens from now on!!!
Terrible. They have been in the ground for quite some time now but this is how they look.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Browning foliage in creeping phlox is often caused by heat stress, post-bloom die-off, or poor drainage. Our team of expert horticulturists would love to take a closer look. Please send email us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. We look forward to helping!
I ordered this plant and have been treating it like phlox and it has not been happy, so I took a picture to ask for advice, and was told it's not phlox, but rosemary. If I wanted rosemary, I would have ordered rosemary. Why do I get the feeling I'm not the only one who has experienced this? The next question is, what kind of rosemary is it? Come on guys, you're in the business of plants. You can do better than this.
Hi Sara, we're truly sorry for any frustration caused. From the photos you've submitted, we can confirm that this is creeping phlox. The foliage does not match rosemary, and does appear to be that of creeping phlox. The browning foliage on creeping phlox is often caused by heat stress, post-bloom die-off, or poor drainage. Our customer service team would love to hear more from you. Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. We look forward to helping!
Arrived jettisoned from its pot, and browning, planted it anyway but also doing poorly. Will try ordering again sometime :/
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
Every plant arrived on time and in perfect shape. Planted them as directed and watered last summer. This spring wow! Every plant is doing great. Last year my wife was in a assisted living waiting to find someone to remove a brain tumor. Mayo removed the tumor. I wanted something special to plant in her beloved flower garden as a special surprise for when she got home. She always liked pink flocks. She loves these and is very very happy.
These never flowered since we planted them in march 2025
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
Sometimes things go wrong, and the Character of a business is displayed by their customer service team.
My Drummond Pink Creeping Phlox was ordered just as much of the country was entering a Heat Dome.
My Phlox shipped on time. But the poor little plants didn't stand a chance, spending 5 days in delivery trucks.
They baked. I immediately contacted Great Garden Plants, including a photo. They replied very quickly and offered the options of refunding my purchase, or placing a new order at no cost (to be shipped in the fall) I chose to have the order shipped in the fall.
The customer service is 5 stars. I have ordered plants earlier in the season with no issues. Lesson learned; I will not order plants from Memorial Day to Labor Day! But I will continue to shop via Great Garden Plants
I was hopeful when I purchased these as I want that lush flowing pink...I have had them in the ground in rich new soil and fertilized. All of my plants did well accept this. Two died and two are struggling. Very disappointed. They came well enough and I have other plants from Great Garden Plants that are great. This was heartbreaking and I am wholey disappointed.
Hello! We're sorry to hear that your new phlox are not performing well in your garden. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
The plant died right after I planted it. Not really happy with that.
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
my plants arrived beat down..the worst, the Rosa Sharon..
As mentioned in our previous reply, we’re apologize that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Love them.
I planted a handful of these in a few places around my yard (three pink, three blue). Only one has grown at all, the other two have disappeared.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
This was my second year ordering from your company, but I was very disappointed in all my plants received from your company this year. None were well packaged, with small sizes stuffed into larger containers surrounded by soil which emptied out from the pots. Not ordering from Great Garden Plants again.
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.
All 3 plants died. I notified you about this but you didn’t respond
Hi Judy, we're sorry to hear about your plants and apologize for the lack of response. We can assure you we are working on getting back to you as quickly as possible. Please contact us directly at [email protected] so we can assist you further. We appreciate your patience during our busy season.
My plants arrived today, Drummond’s pink creeping flux, and they were in beautiful condition and the soil remained moist. It also came on time and I am very, very happy with my purchase.
All of the images on the website showed beautiful, large blooming Phlox. When the plants arrived they were miniscule and some looked nearly dead.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
The plants have yet to come up. They are fertilized and watered regularly
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
'Drummond's Pink' Creeping Phlox
THE PLANTS, THOUGH CARED FOR DILIGENTLY, COULD NOT SURVIVE THE HEAT OF ZONE 10/11. I WOULD LIKE A REIMBURSEMENT OF MY MONIES.
'Drummonds Pink' Creeping Phlox is hardy in zones 3-9. Please note: our guarantee does not cover plants grown outside of their recommended growing zones. Verify your USDA zone by clicking 'Growing Zone' in the site navigation and entering your zip code before purchasing.
The plants have been planted and seem to be doing well, but no flowers yet.
Is it too late to plant creeping flox in my area zone 7a?
Fall is a great time for planting, especially if you live in a warmer zone! The rule of thumb for fall planting is to get the plants in the ground at least 6 weeks before the first hard frost in your area. If you are not sure when your average first frost is, you can find out more in our gardening article here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/frost-dates-explained-gardening-for-each-zone-in-spring-fall/