Creeping Phlox Apple Blossom
Brighten your spring garden with Creeping Phlox Apple Blossom, a beautiful perennial that creates an elegant groundcover. This variety showcases light pink, star-shaped blooms, forming a dependable carpet of color as it spreads rapidly. It's perfect for covering banks or areas under trees where consistent spring color is desired. Apple Blossom thrives in full sun and is resistant to deer damage, shipped as a potted plant ready for your landscape.
$10.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2589
/ 3268
#2589 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Zones
39
/ -
Who it's for
- Spectacular Spring Display
- Excellent Drought Tolerance
- Effective Erosion Control
Who should skip it
- Limited Bloom Window
- Prone to Powdery Mildew
- Requires Full Sun and Drainage
Key Specs
Zones
3-9
Mature Height
4-6 inches tall
Mature Spread
16-24 inches wide
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Features
- Forms an elegant carpet of light pink blooms
- Spreads quickly to cover large areas
- Attracts butterflies
- Dependable perennial groundcover
- Deer resistant
- Drought-resistant once established
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Creeping Phlox 'Apple Blossom,' focusing on its reliability and vibrant groundcover performance. Reviewers consistently praise the delicate pink and white coloration that creates a dense spring display. The plant's resilience is a key strength; even small starter plugs establish quickly, offering excellent survival rates in challenging locations like slopes and rock gardens. While initial plug size sometimes surprises buyers, this concern fades as the perennial spreads effectively. Overall, this phlox is viewed as a low maintenance investment that delivers significant, long lasting visual impact, leading to strong repurchase intent for large area coverage.
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