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Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox

Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'

Category: Groundcover • Phlox

Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox offers vibrant striped flowers and is perfect for ground cover in sunny gardens.

Mature Height: 6-12 inches
Mature Width: 12-24 inches
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Bloom Time: Spring
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Spring
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox is a low-growing perennial known for its vibrant, striped flowers. It forms a dense mat, making it ideal for ground cover in gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It requires moderate moisture and can tolerate drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is essential, with a preference for slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

ground coverbordermass planting

Special Features

Attractive striped flowerslow-growing habit

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for filling in spaces and creating colorful carpets in gardens. Ideal for rock gardens and slopes.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

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