Drummond's Pink Creeping Phlox Pink, Creeping
Overview: A low, mat-forming spring perennial that blankets itself in flowers, often before most other perennials have woken up.
Mature size: Approximately 4–6 in. tall and 2–3 ft. wide at maturity.
Sun exposure: Full sun; light afternoon shade appreciated in hot summers
Flowering season: Spring (April–May)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
Water needs: Low to average; drought-tolerant once established
Special features: Dense, needle-like evergreen foliage forms a tight mat year-round; shear back by half after flowering to keep growth dense and tidy; tolerates sandy, rocky, and dry soils better than most perennials; good resistance to powdery mildew relative to other phlox; deer and rabbit resistant
Wildlife value: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds; larval host for several moth and butterfly species
Botanical name: Phlox subulata 'Drummond's Pink'
Category: Perennials and Groundcovers