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Red Wing Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Red Wing'
Creeping Phlox
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Very showy spring flower with evergreen foliage. The deep crimson flowers have a very deep red center. Goes great in rock or cottage gardens.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Red Wing Creeping Phlox get?
About <6" tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Wing Creeping Phlox need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Red Wing Creeping Phlox need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Red Wing 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 Red Wing Creeping Phlox deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Wing 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 Red Wing 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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