Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox
Transform shaded garden areas with the native Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox. This perennial groundcover features evergreen foliage that provides year-round greenery. In May, it bursts forth with fragrant, violet-purple flowers held on 8-inch stems, creating a lovely wave of color. It spreads naturally, making it ideal for woodland settings. This variety is highly valued by native pollinators, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its spring nectar. It pairs beautifully with other spring woodland plants like Hellebore and Columbine.
$16.98
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Category Rank
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#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Mature Height
36
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Spectacular Spring Color
- Excellent Groundcover & Erosion Control
- Drought and Heat Tolerant
Who should skip it
- Limited Bloom Window
- Requires Post-Bloom Pruning
- Susceptible to Powdery Mildew
Key Specs
Mature Height
3-6 inches tall
Mature Spread
6-12 inches wide
Growth Rate
Fast
Growing Zones
USDA Zones 4-8
Sun Exposure
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Water Requirement
Moderately moist; drought tolerant once established
Features
- Fragrant violet-purple flowers bloom in May.
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round groundcover.
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Resistant to deer and rabbits.
- Thrives in shade to part-shade conditions.
- Native woodland favorite.
- Spreads to form a dense carpet.
- Neonicotinoid-free for healthier ecosystems.
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Sherwood Purple Creeping Phlox for its long-term aesthetic impact and resilience. The vibrant purple hue creates a stunning, dense carpet of color ideal for slopes and borders. Once established, this perennial is highly valued for its hardiness, thriving in dry conditions and offering prolific blooming. While the mature plant is considered a reliable, low-maintenance ground cover, initial satisfaction is sometimes tempered. Buyers occasionally report that the plugs arrive looking small or stressed from shipping. Success strongly correlates with diligent planting care during the critical establishment phase. Despite the initial unboxing experience, the enduring quality and spectacular display make this Phlox a highly recommended investment.
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