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Violet Pinwheels Purple Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Violet Pinwheels'
Purple Creeping Phlox
In stock · from $14.99
Similar to 'Purple Beauty' but with richer color and a more compact habit. Low-growing foliage stays in a tight mat. Spring becomes a carpet of pinwheel-shaped purple blooms that attracts bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant when established, but best appearance requires irrigation through hot summers.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-16.
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Violet Pinwheels Purple Creeping Phlox get?
About <6" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Violet Pinwheels Purple Creeping Phlox need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Violet Pinwheels Purple Creeping Phlox need?
Moderate water use.
Will Violet Pinwheels Purple Creeping Phlox grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Violet Pinwheels Purple Creeping Phlox in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Violet Pinwheels Purple 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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