Fort Hill Creeping Phlox
Enhance your garden with the 'Fort Hill' Creeping Phlox, a resilient perennial groundcover celebrated for its vibrant, deep rose blooms that appear in early spring. Its star-shaped flowers, accented with magenta dots, create a stunning contrast against the evergreen, needle-like foliage, providing visual interest year-round. This adaptable plant thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soil, is resistant to deer and drought, and attracts beneficial butterflies. Perfect for cascading over walls or covering slopes, it's a low-maintenance and beautiful choice for any landscape.
$7.45
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
3187
/ 3287
#3187 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-73%
Below average
Mature Height
46
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Stunning Spring Floral Display
- Dense Groundcover & Erosion Control
- Exceptional Hardiness and Drought Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Limited Bloom Period
- Vulnerable to Powdery Mildew
- Needs Post-Bloom Pruning
Key Specs
Mature Height
4-6 inches tall
Mature Spread
12-24 inches wide
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 3-9
Soil Moisture Requirement
Dry
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Ships As
Potted Plant
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Features
- Vibrant deep rose blooms in early spring
- Evergreen foliage for year-round appeal
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant
- Excellent groundcover for banks and walls
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators
- Hardy and adaptable to various soils
- Low water requirements once established
- Easy to grow and naturalizes well
What customers say
Customers highly value the Fort Hill Creeping Phlox for its eventual performance as a low maintenance ground cover. The core theme is patience; while initial plant size upon arrival sometimes causes concern, successful gardeners report that once established, the Phlox spreads rapidly. It delivers a spectacular, dense mat of vibrant color early in spring, proving reliable for sunny slopes and borders. Those who allow one to two seasons for establishment find the long term beauty and effective erosion control make it a worthwhile investment. The consensus confirms that with patience, this Phlox ultimately provides stunning, dependable coverage.
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