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Crimson Beauty Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Crimson Beauty'
Creeping Phlox
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A low mounding cushion of needle-like green leaves are smothered by vibrant red-pink flowers in spring. Highly attractive to many pollinators and drought tolerant once established.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Crimson Beauty Creeping Phlox get?
About <6" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Crimson Beauty Creeping Phlox need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Crimson Beauty Creeping Phlox need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Crimson Beauty Creeping Phlox grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 2, so it suits sites in zone 2 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.
Where can I buy Crimson Beauty 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 Crimson Beauty 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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