How to Care for Phlox subulata (Creeping Phlox)

Korean name: 꽃잔디

The leaves are small and needle-like, growing in clusters, and in spring, colorful flowers bloom densely covering the ground. It grows low in a rosette form, making it suitable for flower beds and borders. It is easy to care for and frost-hardy, ideal for spring gardens.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: spring flower bed, cold hardy, low growth, beginner friendly
• Also known as: Creeping Phlox, Moss Phlox

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers a sunny location.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.
• Temperature: 10~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer before and after flowering in spring.

Common questions

How often should you water Phlox subulata?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Phlox subulata?

It likes Prefers a sunny location.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Phlox subulata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Phlox subulata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 10~25°C. Humidity: Average humidity is sufficient.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer before and after flowering in spring..