Creeping Phlox

Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

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Overview

Creeping Phlox 'Sherwood Purple' (Phlox stolonifera) is a charming groundcover, flourishing in USDA zones 3-8. It spreads 12-24 inches, reaching 6 inches in height, with needle-like foliage. In spring, vibrant purple flowers envelope the mat-forming perennial, drawing butterflies. Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to part shade. Low maintenance, ideal for rock gardens, borders, or slopes to control erosion. Offers a stunning carpet of color with minimal care.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — It spreads 12-24 inches, reaching 6 inches in height, with needle-like foliage

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — In spring, vibrant purple flowers envelope the mat-forming perennial, drawing butterflies

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — It spreads 12-24 inches, reaching 6 inches in height, with needle-like foliage

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Offers a stunning carpet of color with minimal care

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Low maintenance, ideal for rock gardens, borders, or slopes to control erosion

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to part shade

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — This mat-forming perennial is celebrated for its dense proliferation of star-shaped

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Inches
Mature width: 6–12 Inches

Classification

Family: Polemoniaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Creeping Phlox 'Sherwood Purple' (Phlox stolonifera) is a charming groundcover, flourishing in USDA

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — In spring, vibrant purple flowers envelope the mat-forming perennial, drawing butterflies

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — It spreads 12-24 inches, reaching 6 inches in height, with needle-like foliage

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Offers a stunning carpet of color with minimal care

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Low maintenance, ideal for rock gardens, borders, or slopes to control erosion

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Prefers well-drained soil, full sun to part shade

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — This mat-forming perennial is celebrated for its dense proliferation of star-shaped

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — deep purple flowers which bloom profusely in the spring

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — scientifically named Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple'

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — typically around April to May

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — and they are artfully arranged in rounded clusters atop slender

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Each individual flower spans approximately 0.75 to 1 inch across

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — evergreen that provide a lush backdrop year-round

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — The plant reaches a modest height of about 6 to 10 inches with a spread of 12 to 24 inches

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — making it an ideal groundcover that requires minimal maintenance once established

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — preferring well-drained soil with moderate moisture.<br><br>Perfect for rock gardens

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — this cultivar also offers excellent resistance to deer and tolerates light foot traffic

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Creeping Phlox thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — For a seamless design, it pairs well with other shade-loving perennials, such as ferns and hostas

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — With its lush foliage and vivid blooms

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' is sure to be a standout in any garden arrangement

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — ground cover / wildflower for deep shade or shade

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — purple flowers in the garden

Creeping Phlox (Phlox Stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple') — ground cover / wildflower with purple blooms

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