This hybrid perennial has reddish stems and forms a spreading habit. It has dark green lanced-shape leaves and the trumpet-shaped bright purple flowers appear in clusters from late spring to early summer above the foliage.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9 

Phlox x procumbens is a cross between Phlox stolonifera and Phlox subulata and is of garden origin. It prefers a well drained organic rich, moist soil in a semi-shaded to full sun position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This perennial is for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in rockeries or along borders in small or cottage gardens. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions and establishes in 1-2 years. It is also used in containers, bedding displays and as a ground cover. The cultivar 'Millstream' is used in pots or window boxes. ID 2793

Phlox (flox) x procumbens (pro-KUM-bens)

Polemoniaceae (po-le-moh-nee-AY-see-ee))
Phlox Family