Creeping Phlox is a native spreading perennial that forms a mat of oval dark green foliage. Leafy upright flowering stems host loose clusters of fragrant lavender flowers with rounded lobes bloom throughout summer into fall . Best flowering in full sun and rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Appalachian Mountains, GA Native Height: 0.5' - 1' Spread: 0.5' - 1.5’ Spacing: 1’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer , Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Powdery mildew can be a problem when there is summer humidity. Cut back stems after flowering helps prevent mildew and self-seeding. Spider mites can be an issue, particularly in hot dry conditions. Watch for rabbits. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , , Naturalized Areas , Rock Gardens , Wildlife Garden , Native Garden , and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Beardtongue , Speedwell , Clematis IMAGE: Michael Wolf , Phlox stolonifera 01 , CC BY-SA 3.0