This perennial sub-shrub has trailing reddish stems that form a compact spreading habit. It has dark green pointed leathery leaves and the trumpet-shaped purplish flowers appear profusely in clusters throughout summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Phlox nivalisis naturally found in North America from Alabama to Florida growing in woodlands in well drained fertile moist soils. It prefers a protected sunny to semi shaded position and is frost and drought tolerant.

Trailing Phlox is grown for its spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in rockeries or used as a spill-over plant above retaining walls and is grown in patio pots. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 1-2 years. It is also planted in cottage gardens as a ground cover or as an understorey in woodland settings.ID 3110

Phlox(floks) nivalis(nee-VAH-lis)

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