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Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Scarlet Flame'
Creeping Phlox
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Evergreen to semi-evergreen groundcover with masses of red flowers covering needle-like green foliage in mid-spring. Will stimulate a denser habit it sheared after flowering, and also just before spring, if needed.
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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 Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox get?
About 6" tall and 1.5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox need?
Full Sun to Part Shade.
How much water does Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox need?
Moderate water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Scarlet Flame 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 Scarlet Flame Creeping Phlox deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Scarlet Flame 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 Scarlet Flame 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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