Phlox 'North Hills'
Best low-maintenance groundcover for gardeners seeking deer-resistant spring color.
Phlox 'North Hills' provides a stunning groundcover with bright white flowers and a striking violet-purple eye, blooming profusely in spring. This low-growing perennial is exceptionally easy to care for, perfect for slopes, borders, and sunny beds. It thrives in full sun and loamy, well-drained soil, spreading to cover areas quickly. Beyond its beauty, it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds while being resistant to deer. Enjoy its long-lasting cut flowers and reliable garden color year after year.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
836
/ 3083
#836 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
SKU
27458
Who it's for
- Gardeners tired of battling powdery mildew on their perennials
- Designers seeking a versatile neutral for late summer borders
- Pollinator enthusiasts looking to support butterflies and hummingbirds late season
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer plants that never need staking
- Residents in drought-prone regions with limited irrigation access
- Busy homeowners who want to avoid regular plant division
Performance breakdown
Groundcover Efficacy
Rapid spreading habit creates a dense, weed-suppressing carpet with ease.
Pollinator Attraction
Reliably draws hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden throughout spring.
Maintenance Requirements
Exceptionally low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention.
Deer Resistance
Robust defense against browsing wildlife keeps your landscape looking pristine.
Hardiness Range
Impressive adaptability across zones two through eight ensures widespread success.
Visual Impact
Striking violet-purple eyes provide a high-contrast pop against white petals.
Key Specs
SKU
27458
Genus
Phlox
Species
subulata
Item Form
Bareroot
Mature Height
6 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
2 - 8
Features
- Vibrant white flowers with a purple eye
- Low-growing groundcover for slopes and borders
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Deer resistant for a protected garden
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Profuse spring blooming
- Long vase life for cut flowers
- Spreads quickly for ground coverage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the Phlox 'North Hills' plants. Reviewers note that the plants arrive healthy and well packaged, leading to quick establishment. This variety offers a dependable, long lasting display of pure white flowers year after year. Its hardiness and bloom vigor exceed expectations, making it a highly valued addition to perennial borders. The core theme is reliability, ensuring a consistently beautiful garden.
Know before you buy
As a vigorous groundcover, this phlox spreads relatively quickly once established. You can expect it to reach a mature width of about 18 inches per plant, making it an excellent choice for filling in gaps or covering slopes.
Yes, it performs best in loamy, well-drained soil. Ensuring good drainage is essential, as this plant does not tolerate sitting in waterlogged ground.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, it is generally ignored by deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Absolutely. Phlox 'North Hills' has a surprisingly long vase life, allowing you to bring its vibrant white and purple blooms inside to enjoy as cut flowers.
This is an exceptionally low-maintenance perennial. Once the spring flowering season concludes, you can simply leave the foliage as a green groundcover for the remainder of the year.
Phlox 'North Hills' is quite hardy, thriving in zones 2 through 8. It is well-equipped to handle cold winter temperatures across a wide range of climates.
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