Snowflake Phlox
Phlox subulata 'Snowflake'
$17.00
This variety produces a showy carpet of bright white flowers shining in the spring sun; prune lightly after flowering to encourage a dense growth habit; wonderful for rock gardens, edging, or in mixed containers
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Snowflake Phlox is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
Ornamental Qualities
Snowflake Phlox is smothered in stunning white star-shaped flowers with buttery yellow eyes at the ends of the stems in late spring. Its tiny needle-like leaves remain forest green in color throughout the year.
Planting and Growing
Snowflake Phlox will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 6 inches tall with the flowers | with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial | this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil | and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant | and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type | but has a definite preference for alkaline soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by division; however | as a cultivated variety | be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to average
Mature Size 4"(6"withtheflowers)Hx18"W
Flowers are white
Flowers in late spring
Zone 2a
Likes well drained soil