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Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Candy Stripe'
Creeping Phlox
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Low-growing cushion of glossy green foliage becomes covered in small flowers in late spring. Each petal is a rich pink stripe down the center of white edges.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox get?
About <6" tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox need?
Low water use.
Will Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Candy Stripe Creeping Phlox wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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