Phlox Subulata - Crimson Beauty

The Phlox Sublata Crimson Beauty is a very easy to grow ground cover that provides a pop of color in spring. The low-mounding plant works well for rock gardens in sunny locations where bright color is needed. The height of the plant ranges from 2" to 6," and it blooms in early spring with dark green needle-like foliage being covered by an abundance of tiny colored red flowers. The plant is also referred to as "Creeping Phlox," which is a name more people recognize.  Phlox Sublata requires a sunny location with dry, sandy soil and a neutral, alkaline or acid soil pH. This low-growing Phlox has multiple uses, including container plantings, edgings, and is a stand-out in a rock garden when combined with other colors. This variety of Phlox is drought resistant, so it is particularly well-suited for climates that tend to be hot and dry during summer. Since Phlox Sublata is a perennial, it survives well in zones 4 to 8.  Phlox Sublata Crimson Beauty is quite easy to maintain once it is estab