This evergreen perennial has spreading reddish stems that form a mound habit. It has dark green needle like leaves and the pale lavender blue, slightly fragrant star-shaped flowers appear in clusters from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Phlox bifida is naturally found in central North America growing in woodlands, commonly along water courses amongst rocks. It prefers a used semi shaded to full sun position and grows in most well drained fertile moist soils and is frost and drought tolerant. 

The Sand Phlox is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in small gardens along borders and in rockeries. It is also used in patio pots and establishes in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions and is used around a water feature as a spillover specimen. It tolerates a wide range of climatic conditions and will grow in a semi-shaded position. ID 2802

Phlox (floks) bifida (BIF-ee-dah)

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